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Very popular as the key date in the Flying Eagle business strike set, proof coins are far more common than their accepted business-strike counterparts (see 1856 Flying Eagle MS). For this reason, proof examples -- which are the most common date of any in the Flying Eagle type -- are more desirable than the 1857-1858 issues. Technically a pattern issue, also cataloged as Judd-180 (J-180).
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:
15311
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1856
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
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,000
Coinage Type:
Flying Eagle Cent
Coinage Years:
1856-1858
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2037
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Coin Value History
1856 1c Flying Eagle PR
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1856 1c Flying Eagle PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$192,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $120,000 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $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 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
Worth: $4,200 – $78,000
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
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$15,860
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$61,000
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$31,720
1856 1C Snow-3 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. ...
$9,150
1856 1C Snow-9 PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$51,240
1856 1C Snow-9 PR20 PCGS. ...
$10,675
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$13,420
1856 1C Snow-9 PR63 PCGS. ...
$20,740
1856 1C Snow-9 PR62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$29,280
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. Proof-45 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$19,200
1856 1C Snow-9 PR12 PCGS. ...
$10,980
1856 1C Snow-9 PR8 PCGS....
$9,600
1856 1C Snow-3 PR67+ PCGS. CAC....
$312,000
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. Proof-50 (ANACS). OH.
$12,600
1856 1C Snow-9 PR30 PCGS....
$10,200
1856 1C Snow-9 PR61 PCGS....
$13,200
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. Proof-55 (PCGS).
$13,200
1856 1C Snow-5 PR60 ANACS. ...
$16,200
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. Proof-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$13,200
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. Proof-15 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
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