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The lowest mintage proof issue of the 3-year series, the 1857 is often overlooked because of its more famous 1856 cousin. 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:
393690
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:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Flying Eagle
Variety 2:
S-PR1
Coin Date:
1857
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
100
Coinage Type:
Flying Eagle Cent
Coinage Years:
1856-1858
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
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Coin Value History
1857 1c Flying Eagle, S-PR1 PR CAM
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1857 1c Flying Eagle, S-PR1 PR CAM
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Flying Eagle Cent 1c 1856-1858 PR [Type]
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
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
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