{"product_id":"1857-flying-eagle-cent-early-small-cent-fine-condition","title":"1857 Flying Eagle Cent – Early Small Cent | Fine Condition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e1857 Flying Eagle Cent – Early Small Cent | Fine Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eOwn a foundational piece of U.S. numismatic history with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e1857 Flying Eagle Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the very first small cents minted by the United States. Replacing the bulky large cents of earlier decades, the Flying Eagle introduced a modern size and copper-nickel composition still used today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eThis coin features a bold flying eagle on the obverse and a simple wreath design on the reverse. Struck for just two years (1856–1858), the 1857 issue is highly collectible and offers historic value at an affordable price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eFine (F)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece shows moderate, even wear with key design elements still visible. The eagle, date, and wreath are all distinct, with solid rims and natural patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1857\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Cent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Eagle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88% Copper, 12% Nickel\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia (no mintmark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine (F) – moderate wear, major details visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eFirst year of the Flying Eagle cent series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eShort-lived design (only 2 years struck for circulation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eHistoric transition to small-size cents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eGreat budget-friendly U.S. copper-nickel coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eWhether you're a new collector or building a full U.S. cent type set, this 1857 Flying Eagle cent is a must-have!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booth23","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173777838327,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/5131\/1095\/files\/1857finecropped.jpg?v=1760799315","url":"https:\/\/booth23.shop\/products\/1857-flying-eagle-cent-early-small-cent-fine-condition","provider":"booth23","version":"1.0","type":"link"}