1856 - 1858 Flying Eagle Cent Facts

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Flying Eagle Cent
Image Courtesy of Brandon Kelly

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.

Flying Eagle Cent Specifications

Designer:

James Barton Longacre using Christian Gobrecht's eagle design

Diameter:

19 millimeters

Content:

88% copper 12% nickel

Weight:

4.7 grams

Edge:

Plain
 Flying Eagle Cent
Image Courtesy of Brandon Kelly
Arrows Year/ Mint MarkArrows Circulation StrikesArrows Proof 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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