1858 SL (Small Letters) Flying Eagle Cent 1c Penny Fast, Free Shipping!

Description

FLYING EAGLE CENTS
1858 SMALL LETTERS 1C
Coin Specifications
Category:
Flying Eagle Cents (1856-1858)
Mint:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
24,600,000
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Composition:
Copper-Nickel
Weight:
4.6700g
Diameter:
19mm
Edge:
Plain
It's not known whether the change in obverse lettering size was done to improve die life or simply to look better, but the Small Letters variety comprises roughly half of the 1858 cent coinage. It is easily distinguished by the fact that letters AM of AMERICA are clearly separated.
The Small Letters cents of 1858 are not notable for the sort of popular die-punching varieties seen with the Large Letters cents. As with all Flying Eagle Cents, these coins are subject to weakness at the eagle's head and tail.
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