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The Flying Eagle cent is a one-cent piece struck by the Mint of the United States as a pattern coin in 1856 and for circulation in 1857 and 1858. The coin was designed by Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre , with the eagle in flight based on the work of Longacre's predecessor, Christian Gobrecht .
Flying Eagle cent. Flying Eagle cent, 1856–1858 (Cupronickel) Year Mint Mintage Comments 1856 (P) 634 (P) 1,500 ... Double die variety has been found [6] (P) 1,100
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The Coinage Act of 1792 established the United States Mint and regulated the coinage of the United States. [3] The act created coins in the denominations of Half Cent (1/200 of a dollar), Cent (1/100 of a dollar, or a cent), Half Dime (also known as a half disme) (five cents), Dime (also known as a disme) (10 cents), Quarter (25 cents), Half Dollar (50 cents), Dollar, Quarter Eagle ($2.50 ...
Small Cents: Photo Flying Eagle, 1856-1858 Indian Head, laurel wreath, 1859 ... Buffalo (Variety 2), 1913-1938 Jefferson 1938-2003 Jefferson, 35% silver, 1942-1945
Longacre is best known for designing the Indian Head cent, which entered commerce in 1859, and for the designs of the Shield nickel, Flying Eagle cent and other coins of the mid-19th century. Longacre was born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in 1794. He ran away to Philadelphia at age 12, where he became an apprentice in a bookstore.
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