1858 Flying Eagle Cent - Is This An 1858/7 Overdate?

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Jimbo48 Valued Member United States 250 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 6:14 pm * Edited by Staff to clarify the topic title. Please put as much info in the title as possible; they are crucial. * I recently purchased the displayed coin, mainly because it was a nice upgrade. When I got the coin, I noticed that above the last eight was what looks like to me the right tip of a 7. I looked for other overdate attributes like the Cud midway between the eagle belly and the first 8. Also the broken wingtip. I can't find a Cud and the wingtip looks connected although it is nearly separated. What does the community think about this coin? Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 7:38 pm Just a regular 1858 large date, not a 1858/7. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 7:58 pm Nope, 2 markers on Obverse are not there. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 8:51 pm No, one of the markers to look for is the broken wing tip.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73712 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 9:34 pm I agree with above. Still a nice FEC. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 9:44 pm Quote: Nope, 2 markers on Obverse are not there. That "prong" above your 8 is not a part of the 7. Dearborn mentioned the "broken" wing tip, and the die chip above the 8 is also not there. Report this Post to the Staff
Rocky B Valued Member United States 109 Posts	Posted 02/27/2026 11:00 am Yeah, I don't so any 7. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 03/01/2026 5:58 pm Quote: Yeah, I don't so any 7. huh? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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