1858 Proof SMALL LETTERS Flying Eagle Cent
Flying Eagle Cent · 1856-1858
- Year / Mint 1858 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 1¢
- Designer James B. Longacre
- Mintage ~200Ben, 2026-10-18 — estimate; combined figure disputed
- Tier unclassified
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF63 CAC | $16,050 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-10-24.
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Flying Eagle Cent (1856-1858)
- Denomination 1¢
- Designer James B. Longacre
- Composition 88% copper, 12% nickel
- Weight 4.67 g
- Diameter 19 mm
- Edge Plain
- Mintage ~200Ben, 2026-10-18 — estimate; combined figure disputed
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking (SMALL LETTERS). Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Mintage from the NGC published mintage field.
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