Fly with America’s First Small Cents
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1857-58 2pc Flying Eagle Cent Set
Item # 008597 
Fine or better condition  
Price: $169.00
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Country:
 U.S.A.
Date:
 1857-1858
Metal:
 Copper-Nickel
Denomination:
 1  Cent
Weight:
 4.67 g
Diameter:
 19 mm
Condition:
 Fine +
Obverse:
 Flying Eagle, "United States of America," date
Reverse:
 Wreath and denomination
Packaging:
 Capsule, Black Display card
Up until the late 1850s, Americans were forced to lug around huge cents. Finally, the very first small cent—the legendary “Flying Eagle”—was issued in 1857. The coin proved to be incredibly popular, but the Mint curiously issued it for only one more year—1858—before replacing it with the Indian series. A real treat for collectors, this two-piece set features both 1857 and 1858 Flying Eagle Cents. America’s shortest-lived cent, these first-ever small cents remain popular today 150 years after they were last struck!