1 Cent "Flying Eagle Cent" , United States

1856-1858

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

An Eagle in flight with the country name above and the date below

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1856

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreath

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

ONE CENT

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Specifications

Weight4.67g
Diameter19mm
CompositionCopper-nickel (.880 copper, .120 nickel)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value1 Cent

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