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The Flying Eagle cent is a one-cent piece struck by the Mint of the United States as a pattern coin in 1856 and for circulation in 1857 and 1858. The coin was designed by Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre , with the eagle in flight based on the work of Longacre's predecessor, Christian Gobrecht .
Flying Eagle cent. Flying Eagle cent, 1856–1858 (Cupronickel) Year Mint Mintage Comments 1856 (P) ... "A Guide Book of United States Coins," R.S. Yeoman, edited by ...
Eagle sitting on a branch in front of the Lone Star, the symbol of Texas: Victory spreading her wings over the Alamo with Sam Houston on her left, Stephen F. Austin on her right, and the Six Flags of Texas flying above her head 90% Ag, 10% Cu Authorized: 1,500,000 (max 1934–1938 total) Uncirculated: 205,113 (P) [7] 1934 50¢
Flying Eagle cent; Franklin half dollar; G. George Washington 250th Anniversary half dollar; ... Turban Head eagle; Twenty-cent piece (United States coin) Two-cent ...
Longacre is best known for designing the Indian Head cent, which entered commerce in 1859, and for the designs of the Shield nickel, Flying Eagle cent and other coins of the mid-19th century. Longacre was born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in 1794. He ran away to Philadelphia at age 12, where he became an apprentice in a bookstore.
Small Cents: Photo Flying Eagle, 1856-1858 Indian Head, laurel wreath, 1859 Indian Head, oak leaf wreath, copper nickel, 1860-1864