The rising cost of copper in the 1850s brought a major reduction in the size of the cent. The first small-size 1¢ coins were the Flying Eagle cents minted in 88% copper and 12% nickel as a pattern in 1856 and for circulation during 1857-1858. Designed by James B. Longacre, these short-lived coins feature an eagle in flight on the obverse and a wreath of corn, wheat, cotton and tobacco surrounding the inscription one cent on the reverse. Large Letter and Small Letter varieties were struck in 1858. Learn More
1857 Flying Eagle Cent AU 55 NGC Copper-Nickel Penny Coin SKU:I2881
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1858 Small Letters Flying Eagle 1c VF25 NGC Copper-Nickel SKU:I9457
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1858 Small Letters Flying Eagle Cent AU 55 NGC Copper-Nickel SKU:I9602
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1858 Small Letters Flying Eagle Cent Extremely Fine SKU:I12826
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