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1 Cent "Flying Eagle Cent"
| Copper-nickel (.880 copper, .120 nickel) | 4.67 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1858 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (.880 copper, .120 nickel) |
| Weight | 4.67 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
CENT
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Plain
Comment
General1858
Interesting fact
The Flying Eagle Cent was the first coin to feature a representation of Lady Liberty, which was designed by Christian Gobrecht. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the idea of freedom and liberty, and it was a departure from the traditional depiction of Lady Liberty on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 485 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent "Flying Eagle Cent" 1856-1858 coin.
