Description: CoinFlying Eagle Small CentYear1857MintPhiladelphiaGraded byPCGSGradeXF 40 SKU27688345.rrxNotesProduct Details:This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1857 Flying Eagle Small Cent graded XF40 in an PCGS holder. This coin shows light wear on the eagle's wings and breast, but retains strong detail overall. The surfaces are generally smooth, and much of the original design remains sharp, making it an attractive example for its grade. The 1857 issue is the first year of the Flying Eagle series, which was only produced for two years.Coin Features:PCGS graded XF40Known as a Flying Eagle Small CentObverse: Eagle Flying Left. Around the Rim United States of America. Reverse: One Cent Surrounded by a Laureate Crown Made of Trade Goods Flying Eagle Cents (1856-1858) Designed by James B. Longacre, the Flying Eagle small cent was created as production of the large cent and half cent had become untenable. The series was short lived and was only produced for two years. The smaller diameter issue was struck in copper-nickel using 19mm planchets made of 88% copper and 12% nickel and weighed 4.67 grams. The obverse eagle hearkened to Christian Gobrecht’s early dollar “onward and upward” reverse. The iconic design is popular among cent and type collectors alike.
Price: 179.99 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-10-06T21:02:48.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Certification: PCGS
Strike Type: Business
Year: 1857
Denomination: 1C
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Grade: XF 40
Fineness: 0.95 Cu
Coin: Flying Eagle
Composition: Copper
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States