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From a total mintage of 300 coins for the year, the small letters variety is the more common of the two letter types with a mintage of 200. With that said any proof Flying Eagle is scarce, and underrated especially compared to the 1856, with a mintage close to 1,500 coins. Proof examples of this issue are truly underrated.
Obverse Description
An eagle with wings extended in full flight fills the central obverse design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the top periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon tied in at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
15318
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1858
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Flying Eagle, Small Letters
Coin Date:
1858
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
200
Coinage Type:
Flying Eagle Cent
Coinage Years:
1856-1858
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2043
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1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters PR
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1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$93,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $84,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Flying Eagle Cent 1c 1856-1858 PR [Type]
![Flying Eagle Cent 1c 1856-1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1856FlyingEagleCent_Obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,800 – $78,000
1856 1c Flying Eagle PR
Worth: $8,000 – $160,000
1856 1c Flying Eagle PR CAM
Worth: $19,500 – $75,000
1857 1c Flying Eagle PR
Worth: $3,800 – $55,000
1857 1c Flying Eagle PR CAM
Worth: $7,500 – $76,800
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters PR
Worth: $3,800 – $78,000
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters PR CAM
Worth: $8,500 – $90,000
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters PR CAM
Worth: $6,000 – $150,000
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters PR DCAM
Worth: $110,000 – $130,000
Flying Eagle Cent Set 1c 4 Coins PR
Worth: $25,600 – $213,000
1858 1C Small Letters PR64 PCGS. Snow-PR1. ...
$21,960
1858 1C Small Letters PR65 PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1. ...
$26,400
1858 1C Small Letters PR63 PCGS. ...
$5,640
1858 1C Small Letters PR66 NGC. Snow-PR3. ...
$32,900
1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small Letters. Snow-PR3. Proof Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$4,392
1858 1C Small Letters PR61 ANACS. Snow-PR2. ...
$4,025
1858 1C Small Letters PR62 PCGS. Snow-PR1. ...
$6,325
1858 1C Small Letters--Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (7/341). PCGS Population (59/1356). Mintage: 24,600,000. N...
$161
1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR1. Small Letters, High Leaves (Style of 1857), Type I. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$13,800
1C 1858 SMALL LETTERS. PCGS PR65 CAC
$27,025
1858 1C Small Letters PR63 PCGS. ...
$5,520
1858 1C Small Letters PR66 NGC. ...
$21,850
1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small Letters. Snow-PR3. Proof. Genuine--Code 91, Questionable Color (PCGS).
$6,017
1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small Letters. Snow-PR1. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$5,290
1858 1C Small Letters PR64 PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR2....
$17,400
1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR3. Rarity-5. Small Letters, Low Leaves Reverse (Style of 1858), Type III. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$33,600
1858 1C Small Letters PR63 PCGS. ...
$9,000
1858 1C Small Letters PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$40,250
1858 1C Small Letters PR62 NGC. ...
$4,600
1858 1C Small Letters PR64+ PCGS. Snow-PR2. ...
$8,100
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