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Long considered the key date in the set, the 1856 Flying Eagle holds legendary status among coin collectors for its overall popularity. Business strikes of this issue are somewhat controversial, as some experts consder all 1856 Flying Eagle cents to be struck in proof format, even if the mirror finish isn't pronounced. Rick Snow, noted author and researcher of the series, has stated in his reference book that only two die varieties (S-3 & S-9) are to be considered as business strikes.
Obverse Description
An eagle with wings extended in full flight fills the central obverse design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the top periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon tied in at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
15310
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1856
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Flying Eagle
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,000
Coinage Type:
Flying Eagle Cent
Coinage Years:
1856-1858
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2013
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Coin Value History
1856 1c Flying Eagle MS
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1856 1c Flying Eagle MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$273,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $228,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $20 – $43,200
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Worth: $75 – $150,000
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Worth: $155 – $4,356
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Worth: $5,560 – $268,460
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. MS-62 (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$24,400
1856 1C Snow-3 MS63 ANACS. ...
$34,160
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-4. Rarity-7. MS-61 (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal. OGH.
$19,200
1856 1C Snow-3 MS66 PCGS....
$192,000
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$14,400
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$28,800
1856 1C Snow-3 XF45 PCGS. ...
$15,661
1856 1C MS64 PCGS. The upright of the 5 in the date is recut along the left side, and the reverse is the High Leaves subtyp...
$38,400
1856 1C Snow-3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. ...
$10,800
1856 Flying Eagle 1c PCGS/CAC VF20 (OGH)
$12,000
1856 1C Snow-3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$12,000
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5. High Leaves. VG-10 (PCGS).
$9,000
1856 1C Snow-3 MS65 PCGS. ...
$94,000
1856 1C Snow-3 VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,575
1856 1C Snow-3, PCGS Genuine. ...
$4,700
1856-58 (Flying Eagle) Copper 1C Planchet (4.7 g) NGC. ...
$540
1856 1C Snow-3 Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$9,106
1856 1C AU58 PCGS. CAC. Snow-9. ...
$15,275
1856 1C -- Corroded, Tooled, Whizzed -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Snow-3. ...
$7,638
1856 1C VF30 PCGS. CAC. Snow-9. ...
$9,998
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