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Flying Eagle cent · Philadelphia · Proof1857 Proof Flying Eagle Penny Value
1857 Proof Flying Eagle Cent
Photo credits
National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History (photo: Jaclyn Nash) (PD; source)
Value by condition
Penny Value estimate · values as of Q4 2026
By grade
| Grade | Value |
|---|---|
| MS-63Mint State (Uncirculated) | $1,800 |
| MS-65Mint State (Uncirculated) | $5,500 |
Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimate · based on 1 recorded sales · few sales, so treat it as a rough guide
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How to identify it
- Mirror-like fields and sharp, often frosted design; sold in proof sets
- Copper-nickel: pale and thick, about 4.67 g
Specs
- Series
- Flying Eagle Cent
- Year
- 1857
- Mint
- Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Strike
- Proof
- Mint mark
- None (all made in Philadelphia)
- Metal
- Copper-nickel (88% copper, 12% nickel)
- Weight
- 4.67 g
- Mintage
- 485
Source: Wikipedia - Designer
- James B. Longacre
Other 1857 pennies
- 1857Philadelphia · 17.5 million made$220worn$1,300MS-60
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