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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Flying Eagle Cents, Proof (1856–1858) series of Small Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 15 distinct entries with CPG® values between $4,750.00 and $180,000.00.
The inception of the Flying Eagle Cent was the U.S. Mint’s farewell to Large Cents and introduction to the Small Cents we have until this day. The Flying Eagle Series was designed by Longacre and put into motion with approval from Mint Director Snowden. These small cents are very collectable and desirable all around but it is this short 3-year series of the Flying Eagles that gives enthusiasts the most trouble. Not only is there the infamous 1856 Flying Eagle but in proof strikes all issues were produced in miniscule numbers making current surviving specimens few and far between. Any proof Flying Eagle Cent is worth thousands at a minimum. These coins, although being proof, lack deep cameo surfaces for the most part. Another unique fact about this short series is that they are far thicker than any other small cent the Mint would ever strike again. Even though the series is known for its 1856 proof, actually all 3 other issues had lower mintages. As the years went on the production dwindled from over a thousand coins down to double digit mintages. The biggest complaint with these coins are their weakness of strike which is a common obstacle for modern collectors and what is thought to be the reasoning for why production of this design was so short.

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  Flying Eagle Cents, Proof (1856–1858) Value Range Favorite
Flying Eagle Cents, Proof (1856–1858) Value Range  
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters PR
$4,750
-
$93,500
$4,750 - $93,500
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Doubled Die Obverse, S-PR1 PR
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters PR CAM
$10,500
-
$108,000
$10,500 - $108,000
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Doubled Die Obverse, S-PR1 PR CAM
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters PR
$5,250
-
$93,500
$5,250 - $93,500
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, High Leaves, S-PR1 PR
$5,250
-
$93,500
$5,250 - $93,500
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, Low Leaves, S-PR2 PR
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, Low Leaves, S-PR3 PR
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, Doubled Die Obverse, S-PR4 PR
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters PR CAM
$7,500
-
$180,000
$7,500 - $180,000
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, High Leaves, S-PR1 PR CAM
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, Low Leaves, S-PR2 PR CAM
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, Low Leaves, S-PR3 PR CAM
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, SL, Doubled Die Obverse, S-PR4 PR CAM
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters PR DCAM
$132,000
-
$156,000
$132,000 - $156,000
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Flying Eagle Cents, Proof (1856–1858) series of Small Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 15 distinct entries with CPG® values between $4,750.00 and $180,000.00.
The inception of the Flying Eagle Cent was the U.S. Mint’s farewell to Large Cents and introduction to the Small Cents we have until this day. The Flying Eagle Series was designed by Longacre and put into motion with approval from Mint Director Snowden. These small cents are very collectable and desirable all around but it is this short 3-year series of the Flying Eagles that gives enthusiasts the most trouble. Not only is there the infamous 1856 Flying Eagle but in proof strikes all issues were produced in miniscule numbers making current surviving specimens few and far between. Any proof Flying Eagle Cent is worth thousands at a minimum. These coins, although being proof, lack deep cameo surfaces for the most part. Another unique fact about this short series is that they are far thicker than any other small cent the Mint would ever strike again. Even though the series is known for its 1856 proof, actually all 3 other issues had lower mintages. As the years went on the production dwindled from over a thousand coins down to double digit mintages. The biggest complaint with these coins are their weakness of strike which is a common obstacle for modern collectors and what is thought to be the reasoning for why production of this design was so short.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use