1856 Flying Eagle Cent
The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent was issued as a pattern before the first coins of the series were produced for circulation. Initially, a small number of coins were minted for distribution to members of Congress and other influential individuals. In later years, the United States Mint produced a number of restrikes for collectors.With an estimated mintage of approximately 2,000, the 1856 Flying Eagle Cent is a rare issue which is always in demand. Although a pattern coin, it is collected like a regular issue of the series.
Below is a selection of 1856 Flying Eagle Cents available for sale, including PCGS and NGC certified examples of this rarity.
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1856 Fly Eagle Small Cent (Penny) PCGS VG08 - Awesome Coin - OGH - CAC!! |
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- | $7,499.00 | 8h 33m | |
The rare and ever popular 1856 Flying Eagle Cent! PCGS and CAC certified VF20 |
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- | $12,500.00 | 22h 9m | |
1856, Genuine Flying Eagle Cent |
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- | $13,575.00 | 2d 3h 50m | |
VERY RARE FE FS-401B SNOW-2 LETT STYLE OF 1856 |
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- | $280.00 | 2d 10h 40m | |
1856 Proof Flying Eagle Cent * ANACS PF40 Details * Rare MUST-HAVE Coin * |
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- | $6,195.00 | 3d 5h 22m | |
1856 Fly Eagle Small Cent (Penny) SUPER KING CENT PENNY IN ROW CONDITION |
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21 | $335.00 | 4d 3h 6m | |
1856 US Flying Eagle Cent 1C - PCGS PR63 |
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- | $14,200.00 | 4d 12h 36m | |
1856 PROOF FLYING EAGLE CENT 1C PR10 PCGS CAC |
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- | $8,750.00 | 5d 2h 6m | |
1856 Flying Eagle Cent -PCGS MS63 |
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- | $27,975.00 | 16d 13h 43m | |
1856 FLYING EAGLE CENT NGC PF-65 GEM SNOW 2 (J-180) 15 - 25 EXAMPLES EXIST |
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- | $27,900.00 | 19d 23h 51m | |
1856 1C FLYING EAGLE CENT PCGS PR 64 PROOF NICE! KEY DATE! |
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- | $18,999.00 | 21d 22h 33m | |
Library of Coins ~ Vol 1 FE & IHC ~ 1856-1909 ~ |
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- | $29.99 | 28d 6h 1m |

