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History and Overview
The 1856 Flying Eagle cent is a very well-known popular rarity, as these cents have formed the focus of attention since the time they were struck. Experiments that had been conducted at the Mint since 1850 for a smaller diameter cent came to a conclusion, and a new alloy, today known as copper-nickel (consisting of 88% copper and 12% nickel), was found to be superior to other tested alloys.
The 1856 Flying Eagle cent has the distinction that both sides are copies of something else—the obverse derived from Gobrecht’s silver dollar
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History and Overview
The 1856 Flying Eagle cent is a very well-known popular rarity, as these cents have formed the focus of attention since the time they were struck. Experiments that had been conducted at the Mint since 1850 for a smaller diameter cent came to a conclusion, and a new alloy, today known as copper-nickel (consisting of 88% copper and 12% nickel), was found to be superior to other tested alloys.
The 1856 Flying Eagle cent has the distinction that both sides are copies of something else—the obverse derived from Gobrecht’s silver dollar
...Catalog Detail
Legal Disclaimer
The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.