1857 Flying Eagle Cent Small Letters AG Details Type Coin
A historic piece of American numismatics — the 1857 Flying Eagle Cent was the first small cent produced by the United States Mint, replacing the large copper cents that had circulated for decades. Its short series and historic significance make it one of the most collected early U.S. small cents.
This Small Letters variety example shows heavy circulation wear with environmental damage but retains a visible date and strong historical appeal.
Details:
- Date: 1857
- Denomination: Cent (1¢)
- Variety: Small Letters
- Composition: Copper-Nickel
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Grade: AG details, environmental damage — raw/ungraded, please review all photos carefully
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