1858 Flying Eagle Cent
After just two years of full scale production for circulation, the Flying Eagle Cent series would conclude. Although the format and design had been well received by the public, the…
1857 Flying Eagle Cent
The 1857 Flying Eagle Cent (Buy on eBay) was the first coin of the series struck for circulation. The prior 1856-dated issue had been produced as a pattern to show…
1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent
The 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent (Buy on eBay) is the only known overdate within the brief series. Only the earliest die states show clear remnants of the 7, making those…
1856 Flying Eagle Cent
The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent (Buy on eBay) was produced as a pattern, although it is typically collected as a regular issue of the series. Due to its limited total…
Composition and Specifications
Flying Eagle Cents were struck in a composition of 88% copper and 12% nickel. The pieces carry a standard weight of 72 grains, or 4.67 grams, and have a diameter…