Flying Eagle One Cent Penny Coins
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U.S. Flying Eagle Cent (1856-1858)
The U.S. Flying Eagle one cent coin was produced by the United States Mint in Philadelphia for general circulation for a two year span from 1857 to 1858. They became the start of what to is referred to as America's small cents coinage replacing the U.S. large cent coins.
Flying Eagle cents minted in 1856 were issued as pattern coins for government officials and not released for general circulation, making the number of coins available to collectors limited. It is estimated that the number of the 1856 coins was around 1500 to 2000 coins total. Difficulties in the minting process due to the coins design caused the Flying Eagle cents to be replaced by the Indian Head penny.
In 1858, there were to different varieties produced on the obverse of the coin a "large letter" and "small letter". An easy way to tell the difference between large letter and small letter varieties is to look at the word 'America'. In the large letter variety, the letters A and M are joined, where as in the small letter they are not.
Last update: Thursday 05/31/2012
Flying Eagle cents minted in 1856 were issued as pattern coins for government officials and not released for general circulation, making the number of coins available to collectors limited. It is estimated that the number of the 1856 coins was around 1500 to 2000 coins total. Difficulties in the minting process due to the coins design caused the Flying Eagle cents to be replaced by the Indian Head penny.
In 1858, there were to different varieties produced on the obverse of the coin a "large letter" and "small letter". An easy way to tell the difference between large letter and small letter varieties is to look at the word 'America'. In the large letter variety, the letters A and M are joined, where as in the small letter they are not.
Last update: Thursday 05/31/2012
Flying Eagle Cent Specifications
The Flying Eagle one cent coin was designed by James Barton Longacre. The obverse or front of the coin features an eagle in flight and the reverse side of the coin displays a agricultural wreath consisting of cotton, corn, wheat and tobacco leaves with the words "One Cent" placed in the center. Metal composition for these one cent coins is 88% copper and 12% nickel. About James Barton Longacre
James Barton Longacre was Chief Engraver for the United States Mint from 1844 until January 1, 1869. Longacre had replaced Christian Gobrecht who held the position previously. In addition to designing the first U.S. small cent, the Flying Eagle cent, James is best known for designing the Indian Head penny coin. Longacre held the position until his death and was replaced by William Barber.
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