1856 Flying Eagle Cent Replica - Exact Size

Product Description:

ONE OF AMERICA'S RAREST COINS

AS AN EXACT SIZE REPRODUCTION TRIBUTE AVAILABLE IN EITHER A NATURAL BROWN TONED FINISH OR A FROSTED CAMEO PROOF FINISH.

Coin Specifications

The Unique History of the 1856 Flying Eagle Cent

The Act of February 21, 1857 allowed for the coinage of the new copper/nickel small cents. The new small cent was to weigh 72 grains, with a composition of 88% copper and 12% nickel. Only 1,500-2,500 of the 1856 Flying Eagle Cents were minted. They were never supposed to be circulated, but were minted to show Congress how the new small cent would look. The original coin was designed by James B. Longacre, and was minted only until 1858. The Flying Eagle cent was replaced by the Indian Head Cent in 1859.

A genuine 1856 Flying Eagle Cent in similar proof condition would be worth well over $25,000

All Great American Coin Company reproduction, replica & copy coins comply with the US Hobby Protection Act - 15USC-2101 regarding the manufacture and sale of reproduction currency.