1858 Flying Eagle Cent Small Letters - U.S. Coin Prices from our Auction Archive
Half Cents and Large Cents became increasingly unpopular while the cost of making and distributing these early copper coins had risen beyond the point of profitability. The Act of February 21, 1857, called for the production of the new copper-nickel Small Cent. Flying Eagle Cents were minted from 1856 (pattern issue) to 1858. The relatively high relief of the coin's design resulted in striking problems, and therefore was quickly replaced.
GreatCollections has sold 571 of the 1858 Flying Eagle Cent Small Letters in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $8 to $59,063, in grades 1 to 66. Of these, 52 were approved by CAC.
The design was made by: James B. Longacre.
GreatCollections has sold 571 of the 1858 Flying Eagle Cent Small Letters in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $8 to $59,063, in grades 1 to 66. Of these, 52 were approved by CAC.
The design was made by: James B. Longacre.
Country:
United States
Year:
1858
Denomination:
1c
PCGS / Industry #:
2020
Additional Info:
Small Letters
Strike Type:
Business Strike
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Coin Weight:
4.67 g
Diameter:
19 mm
Composition:
.880 copper, .120 nickel