1857 Flying Eagle Cent
A historic 1857 Flying Eagle Cent, one of the earliest small-size cents issued by the United States Mint. The obverse features the iconic Flying Eagle design, while the reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination “ONE CENT.”
This classic copper-nickel coin is highly collectible and represents an important transition in U.S. coinage. An Extra Fine (XF) example typically shows clear design details with moderate circulation wear.
Details:
- Year: 1857
- Denomination: One Cent
- Type: Flying Eagle Cent
- Composition: 88% copper, 12% nickel
- Weight: 4.70 grams
- Diameter: 19 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Condition: Extra Fine (XF)
