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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:
15314
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
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
PCGS #:
2040
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Coin Value History
1857 1c Flying Eagle PR
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1857 1c Flying Eagle PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
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
Worth: $8,000 – $160,000
1856 1c Flying Eagle PR CAM
Worth: $19,500 – $75,000
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
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR66 PCGS. Snow-PR1....
$46,800
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR64 PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR2....
$13,200
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR3. Doubled Die Obverse. Proof-62 (NGC).
$5,880
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR63 PCGS....
$5,040
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR1. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$33,600
1857 1C PR61 PCGS. Snow PR-1. ...
$4,230
$4,888
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR66★ NGC. Snow PR-1. ...
$31,200
1C 1857 FLYING EAGLE. PCGS PR64
$9,988
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR63 PCGS. Snow PR1. This deeply mirrored proof is struck from the PR1 die marriage. The central strik...
$6,000
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR65 PCGS. ...
$22,800
1857 1C PR66 ★ NGC. ...
$46,000
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR2. Proof-64 (NGC).
$7,500
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR63 PCGS. Snow-PR3. ...
$5,400
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR65 PCGS. Rick Snow estimates that only about 50 proof 1857 Flying Eagle cents were struck, which sug...
$18,600
1C 1857 FLYING EAGLE. PCGS PR64 CAC
$11,750
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR3. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$7,050
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR2. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$38,400
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR64 PCGS. CAC. The Guide Book records an estimated mintage of 100 proof Flying Eagle cents in 185...
$9,600
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Proof-63 (PCGS). OGH.
$9,988
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