The Screaming Eagle Collection #1 PCGS Set Registry - Flying Eagle Cents Proof Variety Set (1856-1858)

Paradime Coins is proud to unveil a most legendary offerings in American numismatics: The Screaming Eagle Collection, a 100% complete 9-coin Flying Eagle Cents Proof Variety Set (1856–1858) and #1 PCGS Set Registry holder. Every single coin is PCGS certified, CAC approved, and Eagle Eye Photo Sealed. Estimated at $500,000 in value for these 9 cents, this collection is where rarity meets artistry.

What Makes These Eagles Scream

1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-1 PR62 PCGS CAC EEPS

An exceedingly rare 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow-1 variety, exhibiting the distinctive “Tilted ONE CENT” reverse with dramatic die rotation that gives the eagle an upward, lifelike ascent. The mirrored fields glow beneath deep chocolate-brown surfaces with a warm coppery undertone, characteristic of genuine Snow‑1 pieces. This piece is one of just an estimated 10–12 known.

1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-2 PR64 PCGS CAC EEPS

Pop 1 & Finest Certified. The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow‑2 variety, distinguished by the distinctive die line—or “tail”—extending from the base of the “U” in UNITED, is among the elite rarities of the series with an estimated mintage of just 10 pieces.

1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-3 PR64 PCGS CAC EEPS

The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow‑3 variety, struck in a mid‑die state, exhibits razor‑sharp definition with brilliant cameo devices set against mirrored proof fields. Certified PCGS PR64 CAC, it shows distinctive vertical die polish lines on the reverse—a hallmark of early pre‑production strikes, likely among the special pieces minted for Congress from an estimated 800 produced. Its surfaces glow with golden‑bronze, rose, and lilac highlights, with deeply reflective mirrors that enhance its crisp, prooflike character and exceptional eye appeal.

1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-4 PR63+ PCGS CAC EEPS

The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow‑4 variety, uniquely pairs the 1856 obverse with the rare Low Leaves reverse—used only beginning in mid‑1858—making it the sole die marriage of its kind. Likely struck later from leftover dies, with just ~20 pieces minted and only 10 known today, this PR63+ CAC example displays vibrant multicolored toning, razor‑sharp detail, and frosted devices over reflective fields.

1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-5 PR65 PCGS CAC EEPS

The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow‑5 variety, is an elite presentation striking from the original proof dies, with an estimated mintage of just 15 and this piece a Pop 1 and certified as the Single Finest known for the variety. Distinguished by a diagnostic point beneath the “U” in UNITED and a centering dot near the “N” in CENT.

1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-9 PR66 PCGS CAC EEPS

This 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow‑9 variety, known as the famed “Redbird,” is the single top pop and finest PCGS‑certified example of its die pairing. With an estimated mintage in the hundreds but only a few surviving at this level, it dazzles with vivid, fiery toning—ruby, magenta, bronze‑orange, and rose‑gold blending with lilac and blue in the fields. This piece stands as an iconic and visually unforgettable presentation of the series. Only 1 CAC is approved finer - the ex Simpson PR67+ PCGS CAC that sold for $312,000 12/24 HA.

1857 1C FLYING EAGLE PR64+ CAM PCGS CAC EEPS

The 1857 Flying Eagle Cent, a rare proof with an estimated mintage of just 485, ranks among the most elusive and desirable issues of the series. Displaying jet‑black mirrored fields and a fully frosted eagle that seems to glide across a reflective, nighttime sky, along flawless cameo contrast it stands as one of the finest pieces for the issue.

1858 1C LARGE LETTERS PR65 PCGS CAC EEPS

The 1858 Flying Eagle Cent Large Letters, has one of the lowest-mintage of the entire Flying Eagle series, with just 80 coins believed to have been struck and fewer than 50 examples estimated to survive in all grades today. This Proof-only die pairing is easily distinguished by two diagnostic file marks just beneath the first “8” in the date—an unmistakable hallmark of the variety.

1858 1C SMALL LETTERS PR65 PCGS CAC EEPS

This exquisite 1858 Flying Eagle Cent, Small Letters variety, originates from an estimated mintage of just 120 pieces and ranks among the rarest proof issues of the type. This proof issue is believed to have been part of a limited pattern set, with fewer than 60 examples surviving across all grades today. A visually captivating and historically significant proof from the transitional era of U.S. coinage.

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