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Flying eagle cents were only issued for 3 years and remain popular in most any grade.
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:
78094
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1857
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Flying Eagle, Obverse of 1856
Variety 2:
FS-401b, S-2
Coin Date:
1857
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,450,000
Coinage Type:
Flying Eagle Cent
Coinage Years:
1856-1858
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
410434
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Coin Value History
1857 1c Flying Eagle, Obverse of 1856, FS-401b, S-2 MS
Value By Grade
1857 1c Flying Eagle, Obverse of 1856, FS-401b, S-2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $4,550 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
Flying Eagle Cent 1c 1856-1858 MS [Type]
![Flying Eagle Cent 1c 1856-1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260626/cac_81622437_81622437-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $20 – $43,200
1856 1c Flying Eagle MS
Worth: $5,500 – $228,000
1857 1c Flying Eagle MS
Worth: $20 – $9,500
1858 1c Small Letters MS
Worth: $20 – $21,600
1858 1c Large Letters MS
Worth: $20 – $43,200
1858/7 1c LL, Strong Overdate MS
Worth: $75 – $150,000
1858/(7) 1c LL, Weak Overdate MS
Worth: $155 – $4,356
Flying Eagle Cent Set 1c 4 Coins MS
Worth: $5,560 – $268,460
1857 1C Flying Eagle, Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 17,450,0...
$268
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 6 in 63, 13 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,190
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 5 in 58, 35 finer. CAC: 1 in 58, 6 finer (5/26)...
$763
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-2, FS-401b. Type of 1856. VF-30 (PCGS).
$264
1857 1C Eagle, Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS64 NGC. Mintage 17,450,000....
$1,620
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-2, FS-401b. Type of 1856. MS-65 (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$3,360
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Type of 1856. Snow-2, FS-401b. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$96
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55....
$456
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, VF25 PCGS. (001) PCGS Population: (7/47). NGC Census: (2/33). VF25....
$104
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3/16). PCGS Population: (2/20). MS62. ...
$600
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/20). PCGS Popu...
$494
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, XF40 ANACS. FS-001. NGC Census: (0/26). PCGS Population (3/23)....
$188
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 45, 47 finer (3/26). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for N...
$342
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS63 PCGS. Formerly FS-001. PCGS Population: 12 in 63, 20 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,2...
$1,226
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/55). NGC Census: (2/36). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for ...
$139
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS64 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Pop...
$6,601
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $3,080 Whsle. Bid for N...
$3,306
1857 1C Type Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/42). PCGS Population: (9/79). CDN: $100 Whsle. B...
$94
1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS63 PCGS. (001). PCGS Population: (10/15). NGC Census: (6/11). CDN: $1,000 Whsl...
$1,560
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-2, FS-401b. Type of 1856. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$2,640
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