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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Flying Eagle Cents (1856–1858) series of Small Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $16.00 and $50,500.00.
America's first small-cent was the Flying Eagle cent, which was originally struck in 1856 as a pattern and was produced for mass circulation in 1857 and 1858. The change came after the United States Mint began experimenting with new pattern cents in the mid 1850s due to increased costs of producing the large cent. The Flying Eagle cent was designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre and is an adaption of the Christian Gobrecht pattern silver dollars struck in the mid 1830s.



Approximately 1,800 Flying Eagle cents were struck wit...

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  Flying Eagle Cents (1856–1858) Value Range Favorite
Flying Eagle Cents (1856–1858) Value Range  
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters MS
$16.00
-
$50,500
$16.00 - $50,500
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters, DDO, FS-101, S-2 MS
-
 
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters, Low Leaves, FS-901 MS
$105.00
-
$6,250
$105.00 - $6,250
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters MS
$16.00
-
$23,000
$16.00 - $23,000
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters, High Leaves, FS-1901 MS
-
 
1858/7 1c Flying Eagle, Strong Overdate MS
$100.00
-
$43,000
$100.00 - $43,000
1858/7 1c Flying Eagle, Strong Overdate, FS-301, S-1 MS
$100.00
-
$43,000
$100.00 - $43,000
1858/(7) 1c Flying Eagle, Weak Overdate MS
$200.00
-
$5,250
$200.00 - $5,250
1858/(7) 1c Flying Eagle, Weak Overdate, FS-302, S-7 MS
$200.00
-
$5,250
$200.00 - $5,250
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Flying Eagle Cents (1856–1858) series of Small Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $16.00 and $50,500.00.
America's first small-cent was the Flying Eagle cent, which was originally struck in 1856 as a pattern and was produced for mass circulation in 1857 and 1858. The change came after the United States Mint began experimenting with new pattern cents in the mid 1850s due to increased costs of producing the large cent. The Flying Eagle cent was designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre and is an adaption of the Christian Gobrecht pattern silver dollars struck in the mid 1830s.



Approximately 1,800 Flying Eagle cents were struck wit...

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