Random Date Flying Eagle Cent NGC Genuine

Own an important piece of early American coinage with a Random Date Flying Eagle Cent certified NGC Genuine. Each coin has been authenticated and encapsulated by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), providing confidence in its authenticity while preserving one of the shortest-lived and most significant coin designs in U.S. Mint history. Because this listing is for a random date, every purchase offers the opportunity to receive a unique example from this historic series.

Issued for circulation from 1857 through 1858, the Flying Eagle Cent marked the transition from the oversized Large Cent to the smaller one-cent coin that Americans still recognize today. Its elegant design and brief production run have made it a favorite among collectors seeking classic 19th-century U.S. coinage.

The First U.S. Small Cent

The Flying Eagle Cent was designed by James Barton Longacre, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. The obverse features a majestic eagle soaring in flight with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the date. The reverse displays a detailed agricultural wreath surrounding the denomination "ONE CENT," symbolizing the nation's growth and prosperity.

Struck in a durable alloy of approximately 88% copper and 12% nickel, the Flying Eagle Cent was introduced to reduce the size and weight of the nation's one-cent coin while improving convenience in everyday commerce. Although the series lasted only a few years before being replaced by the Indian Head Cent in 1859, its historical importance and distinctive design continue to make it one of the most sought-after early small cents.

Product Highlights

• Random Date Flying Eagle Cent
• Certified NGC Genuine for authenticity
• Issued from 1857-1858 (including select 1856 pattern issues)
• Designed by James Barton Longacre
• Composed of approximately 88% copper and 12% nickel
• Obverse features a soaring eagle with the date and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
• Reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination "ONE CENT"
• Random dates based on available inventory
• Encapsulated in an official NGC Genuine holder for lasting protection

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