| Denomination | Small Cent |
|---|---|
| Circulated/Uncirculated | Circulated |
| Coin | Flying Eagle |
| Composition | Copper |
| Color | BN |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Certification | Uncertified |
| Year | 1857 |
Check the listing for details. US 1857 Flying Eagle Cent Beautiful #206. Color: BN, Made in United States. Listed at 25.00 USD. A bit of history: Released to the public on May 25, 1857, the Flying Eagle cent replaced the bulky, copper-hungry large cent that had been in production since 1793. The Flying Eagle was a direct ancestor of the Indian Head cent that followed in 1859 and represents the dawn of modern U.S. coinage.