coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Flying Eagle Cents \ 1857 \ Philadelphia
The Flying Eagle Cent is a notable type of coin in the United States, minted from 1856 to 1858. It features a design by engraver James B. Longacre and is characterized by the depiction of a flying eagle on the obverse side. The coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy and served as an attempt to replace the large cent denomination. The inaugural year, 1857, marked the transition to a smaller, more convenient one-cent piece, which remains popular among collectors today. The Philadelphia Mint produced the Flying Eagle Cents, and their scarcity, particularly in good condition, makes them highly sought after in the numismatic community.
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1857-P (Philadelphia) Flying Eagle Cents | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Flying Eagle Cents | 1857 | Philadelphia |
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1857-P (Philadelphia) Flying Eagle Cents | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Flying Eagle Cents | 1857 | Philadelphia |