( 
)Flying Eagle (1856 - 1858)
The act of February 21, 1857 provided for the coinage of the small cent. The 1856 Flying Eagle was not an authorized Mint issue, as the law governing the new size coin enacted after the date of issue. It was believed that nearly 1,00 original striking's and 1,500 or more restrikes were made of the 1856. The are properly referred to as patterns.
Mintage for Circulation
1856 750
1857 17,450,000
1858 24,600,000
Varieties include Small Letters, Large Letters and an 1858/7 overdate. Proof examples of this date are very rare.
The act of February 21, 1857 provided for the coinage of the small cent. The 1856 Flying Eagle was not an authorized Mint issue, as the law governing the new size coin enacted after the date of issue. It was believed that nearly 1,00 original striking's and 1,500 or more restrikes were made of the 1856. The are properly referred to as patterns.
Mintage for Circulation
1856 750
1857 17,450,000
1858 24,600,000
Varieties include Small Letters, Large Letters and an 1858/7 overdate. Proof examples of this date are very rare.
Guide created: 07/11/08 (updated 04/25/09)
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