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Flying Eagle Penny values

Flying Eagle Cent

Every Flying Eagle Cent by date and mint (8 coins), with key dates marked and typical values.

How to recognise it

• An eagle in flight on the front
• A wreath of corn, wheat, cotton and tobacco on the back; dated 1856 to 1858
• Designer: James B. Longacre
• Mint mark: None (all made in Philadelphia)

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Key dates and varieties to look for

• 1856

  Philadelphia · 634 made

  Key date

  $6,800worn

  $29,000MS-60
• 1858 Small Letters

  Philadelphia · Part of the 24,600,000 1858 cents; the split isn't published.

  Variety

  $85.00worn

  $610MS-60
• 1858/7 (overdate)

  Philadelphia · Included in the 24,600,000 1858 total; not counted separately.

  Variety

  $410worn

  $1,400MS-60