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1856 - 1858 Flying Eagle Cent Facts
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Flying Eagle Cent General Grading Standards
G4 Good - All details worn, but readable.
VG8 Very Good - Feather details and eye are evident, but worn.
F12 Fine - Eagle head details and feather tips sharp
VF20 Very Fine - Feathers in right wing and tail show considerable detail.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Slight wear, all details sharp.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight wear on eagle's left wing and breast.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
1857 Flying Eagle Cent Obverse and Reverse
1857 Flying Eagle Cent Obverse and Reverse
Image Courtesy of Brandon Kelley - Anaconda Rare Coins
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Designer: James Barton Longacre using Christian Gobrecht's eagle design
Diameter: 19 millimetersWeight: 4.7 grams
Content: 88% copper 12% nickelEdge: Plain
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
1856About 750About 1500
185717,450,000About 500
185824,600,000About 180

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present
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