1857 Flying Eagle Cent – First Small Cent | Good Condition

Step back into American history with this 1857 Flying Eagle Cent, the first year of regular-issue small cents in the United States. With a short two-year production run, the Flying Eagle is a must-have for any serious U.S. coin collector.

This coin is in Good (G) condition, showing heavy circulation wear but still retaining a visible date and outline of the iconic flying eagle. It offers an affordable way to own a genuine piece of early U.S. coinage from the pre-Civil War era.

Highlights:

• Historic first-year Flying Eagle design

• Short-lived series (only 1856–1858)

• Affordable early U.S. copper-nickel coin

A true American classic with real 1800s character—perfect for collectors building a type set or anyone looking to hold a piece of the past.