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Flying eagle cents were only issued for 3 years and remain popular in most any grade. This variety features larger lettering type than the small letters variety of the same year. On the large letters variety the A in AMERICA touches the eagle's tail.
Obverse Description
An eagle with wings extended in full flight fills the central obverse design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the top periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon tied in at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
15315
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1858
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Flying Eagle, Large Letters
Coin Date:
1858
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
24,600,000
Coinage Type:
Flying Eagle Cent
Coinage Years:
1856-1858
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2019
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Coin Value History
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters MS
Value By Grade
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Large Letters MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $39,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1858 1C Large Letters MS64+ NGC. High Leaves Reverse. Closed E in ONE. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 2...
$2,074
1858 1C Large Letters MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1858 1C Large Letters, Low Leaves, FS-901, MS66 PCGS. ...
$9,760
1858 1C Large Letters MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 47 in 63, 195 finer (10/25). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 24...
$1,740
1858 1C Large Letters, Low Leaves, FS-901, XF40 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$169
1858 1C Large Letters XF45 ANACS. Mintage 24,600,000. ...
$192
1858 1C Large Letters AU58 PCGS. Mintage 24,600,000. ...
$492
1858 1C Large Letters VF30 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (177/1839). PCGS Population: (192/2660). CDN:...
$104
1858 1C Large Letters, Low Leaves, FS-901, VF35 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (138/1701). PCGS Populat...
$94
1858 1C Large Letters MS62 PCGS. Mintage 24,600,000. ...
$630
1858 1C Large Letters -- Graffiti, Whizzed -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 24,600,000. ...
$149
1858 1C Flying Eagle -- Struck 25% Off Center -- VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/3129). Mintage 24,600,000....
$4,080
1858 1C Large Letters VF25 CACG. Mintage 24,600,000. ...
$114
1858 1C Large Letters PCGS Genuine. Ex: Teich Family Collection. Mintage 24,600,000....
$312
1858 1C Large Letters AU55 PCGS. Mintage 24,600,000. ...
$300
1858 1C Large Letters MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/1569). Mintage 24,600,000. ...
$516
1858 1C Large Letters AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (58/1205). PCGS Population: (60/1924). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$348
1858 Flying Eagle 1c PCGS Good-06 (Large Letters)
$42
1858 Flying Eagle 1c PCGS Genuine UNC Details (Cleaned Large Letters)
$325
1858 Flying Eagle 1c PCGS F15 (Large Letters)
$60
Flying Eagle Cent 1c 1856-1858 MS [Type]
Worth: $12 – $42,000
1856 1c Flying Eagle MS
Worth: $5,500 – $228,000
1857 1c Flying Eagle MS
Worth: $12 – $9,500
1858 1c Flying Eagle, Small Letters MS
Worth: $12 – $19,200
1858/7 1c Flying Eagle, LL, Strong Overdate MS
Worth: $75 – $150,000
1858/(7) 1c Flying Eagle, LL, Weak Overdate MS
Worth: $155 – $4,180
Flying Eagle Cent Set 1c 4 Coins MS
Worth: $5,536 – $265,700
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