Small Cents-Flying Eagle Cents (1856-1858)

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SMALL CENT, FLYING EAGLE (1857 - 1858) AVG CIRC - AG

$ 7.00

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Flying Eagle Cent 1858 G Good large letters

Flying Eagle Cent 1858 G Good large letters - reverse

* Flying Eagle Cent 1858 - Good - large letters

$ 32.00 $ 19.00 Save $ 13.00

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Flying Eagle Cent 1857 AG About Good small letters

Flying Eagle Cent 1857 AG About Good small letters - reverse

* Flying Eagle Cent 1857 - AG small letters

$ 18.00 $ 13.00 Save $ 5.00

SMALL CENT, FLYING EAGLE (1857 - 1858) EXTRA FINE

$ 135.00

SMALL CENT, FLYING EAGLE (1857 - 1858) UNCIRC

$ 500.00

The Flying Eagle cent is a one-cent piece struck by the Mint of the United States as a pattern coin in 1856, and for circulation in 1857 and 1858. The coin was designed by Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, with the eagle in flight based on the work of Longacre's predecessor, Christian Gobrecht.

After experimenting with various sizes and compositions, the Mint decided on an alloy of 88% copper and 12% nickel for a new, smaller cent. After the Mint produced patterns with an 1856 date and gave them to legislators and officials, Congress formally authorized the new piece in February 1857.

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