A handsome example of the 1858 Large Letter Flying Eagle cent. The modern small cent diameter was introduced in 1857 with the Flying Eagle cent - a cent type that lasted only two years as a business strike. This example is graded XF45 by NGC. Despite circulated condition, this example retains excellent detail in the feathers and wings - with only minor softening of features.
Mintage: 24,600,000
Composition: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Diameter: 19 mm
Designer: James B. Longacre
