1857 Flying Eagle Cent – Fine (F) Condition – Early U.S. Coin
Offered for sale is an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent, an important early U.S. small-cent issue and a popular collectible among American coin enthusiasts.
The coin features the iconic Flying Eagle design on the obverse, with the eagle in flight and the date 1857 below. The reverse displays the classic ONE CENT denomination surrounded by a wreath.
Coin Details:
- Year: 1857
- Denomination: One Cent
- Type: Flying Eagle Cent
- Condition: Fine (F)
- Composition: Copper-Nickel
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Designer: James B. Longacre
- Diameter: Approximately 19 mm
This coin exhibits moderate circulation wear consistent with Fine condition, while retaining substantial detail in the major design elements. The 1857 issue is particularly desirable because it is from the first year of the regular-issue Flying Eagle Cent series.
Please review the photos carefully for the exact condition, color, surfaces, and overall appearance of the coin shown.
A great opportunity to add an early American small cent and first-year Flying Eagle Cent to any U.S. coin collection.
