1857 Flying Eagle Cent - VG
Add a classic piece of early small-cent history to your collection with this 1857 Flying Eagle Cent in Very Good (VG) condition. Introduced as the nation's new smaller-sized cent, the Flying Eagle Cent marked an important transition away from the much larger copper cents that had circulated for decades.
Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse features a striking eagle in flight with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and the date below. The reverse displays the denomination ONE CENT surrounded by an agricultural wreath. Its bold design and brief production period have made the Flying Eagle Cent a favorite among collectors of early U.S. coinage.
Graded Very Good (VG), this coin exhibits moderate circulation wear while retaining clearly identifiable major design elements. The date and lettering remain visible, while the eagle and reverse wreath display pleasing detail for the grade.
With its short-lived design, historical importance, and status as an early U.S. small cent, the 1857 Flying Eagle Cent makes an excellent addition to a type set, Flying Eagle collection, or collection of 19th-century American coinage.
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