1858 Flying Eagle Cent "Large Letters" - VG
Add a fascinating piece of 19th-century American coinage to your collection with this 1858 Flying Eagle Cent, featuring the collectible Large Letters variety in Very Good (VG) condition. Struck from 88% copper and 12% nickel, this historic cent belongs to the short-lived Flying Eagle series, produced for circulation from 1857 to 1858.
Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse features an eagle soaring across the coin, while the reverse displays ONE CENT surrounded by a decorative wreath. The Large Letters variety is distinguished by the closely spaced lettering in the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, making it an interesting addition for variety collectors.
In Very Good (VG) condition, this coin exhibits moderate to heavy circulation wear while retaining a readable date and recognizable major design elements. Its short-lived design, collectible lettering variety, and early small-cent history make it an appealing addition to any Flying Eagle Cent collection or historic U.S. type set.
Photo Disclaimer: Stock photo shown. Actual coin may vary in color, toning, wear, surface marks, and overall appearance while remaining consistent with the stated Very Good (VG) condition.
