1857 Flying Eagle Cent ☆☆ Circulated ☆☆ Great For Sets 206

Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated

Denomination: Small Cent

Coin: Flying Eagle

Composition: Copper

Year: 1857

Color: BN

Fineness: 0.75

Strike Type: Business

Grade: Ungraded

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Certification: Uncertified

Country of Origin: United States

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🪙 1857 Flying Eagle Cent

Copper-Nickel | The Dawn of the "Small Cent" | First Year of Issue

The 1857 Flying Eagle Cent represents one of the most significant transitions in American numismatic history. This was the first year the United States Mint moved away from the cumbersome Large Cent in favor of the "Small Cent" format we still use today. Featuring James B. Longacre’s majestic soaring eagle, this coin was only produced for a very short period before being replaced by the Indian Head design. Its unique "White Cent" composition and short-lived design make it a prized historical artifact from the pre-Civil War era.

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🔍 Item Specifications

• Year: 1857

• Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

• Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)

• Composition: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

• Design: James B. Longacre's Flying Eagle (Obverse) and Agricultural Wreath (Reverse).

• Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)

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Note: This coin is in Circulated condition, showing honest wear that reflects its journey through mid-19th-century American commerce. You can expect to see softening on the eagle's wing feathers and the details of the reverse wreath, consistent with a coin of this age. The surfaces maintain an authentic, aged appearance without any major damage or signs of harsh cleaning. Please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the remaining detail, color, and overall eye appeal for yourself.

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