What does a flying eagle penny look like?

Flying Eagle Penny Design
Based on of the design of the Gobrecht Dollar (circulated between 1836 and 1839), the obverse side of the Flying Eagle Penny depicts an American Bald Eagle midflight.
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How much are flying eagle penny worth?

Today, a circulated 1857 Flying Eagle penny grading is worth around $30, and uncirculated pieces are worth around $225 and up. As with all Flying Eagle pennies in the higher grades, be sure to purchase as a certified and authenticated variety, since counterfeits of these early small cents are growing.
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How rare are flying eagle pennies?

Approximately 1,000 to 2,500 of them were minted and they are extremely rare. If you have a sizable accumulation of Flying Eagle cents, you need to sort them and organize them so the dealer can quickly see what you have.
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What is the value of a 1858 Flying Eagle cent?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1858 Flying Eagle Penny (Large Letters Variety) is Worth $39 in Average Condition and can be Worth $427 to $1,027 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $9,669 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
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How many 1856 Flying Eagle cents are there?

It is not known exactly how many 1856 cents were produced, but estimates range anywhere from 1,500 to about 2,150 examples.
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Are silver pennies rare?

The "Silver Penny" Is Not Rare

In order to save copper for the war effort, the United States Mint under the authority from Congress began making pennies from steel with a thin coating of zinc. This gave the penny a silver color instead of the normal orange/brown copper color.
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What is a 1859 Indian head penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1859 Indian Head Penny (Laurel Wreath Reverse Without Shield Variety) is Worth $23 in Average Condition and can be Worth $314 to $657 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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What is the worth of a 1900 Indian head penny?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1900 Indian Head Penny is Worth $3.30 in Average Condition and can be Worth $42 to $63 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $160 or more.
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How do I know if my wheat penny is worth money?

Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.
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Why is the 1877 Indian head penny so valuable?

Considered the key to the series, value and demand is greater for an 1877 than any other Indian penny. Worth $360 and up even when heavily worn, it is a popular date with collectors. Many are assembling sets of Indian pennies and finding a nice 1877 with the least amount of wear is a challenge.
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How much is a 1957 one cent penny worth?

1957 Wheat penny value*

1957 Wheat penny with die cracks is typically worth $1 to $20+, depending on the imperfection location and size. 1957 off-center Wheat penny's price is $3 to $5+ 1957 Wheat penny with the re-punched mint mark will cost you at least $2.50.
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What year is a penny worth 1 million dollars?

Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Penny

In 1996, another went for a whopping $82,500. But those sales pale in comparison with the latest: this week, a dealer in New Jersey sold his 1943 penny for a staggering $1.7 million.
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What penny is the rarest?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They're Worth
  • 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
  • 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000. ...
  • 1909 VDB Proof Lincoln Penny - About $269,000. ...
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Cent - About $173,000. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Penny With L - About $161,000. ...
  • 1914-D Lincoln Penny - About $159,000.
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What is the rarest wheat penny?

Considered to be the most valuable of the non-error Wheat Pennies, the 1914 D Wheat Penny commands an asking price range from $281 to $4,268.
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How much is a 1943 steel penny worth?

Value of a 1943 Steel Penny

They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.
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What does a 1859 penny look like?

1859 Pennies are a One Year Type

Your coin's reverse features a Laurel wreath surrounding "One Cent" tied at the bottom with a ribbon. The following year 1860 and for the rest is the Indian penny series an oak wreath was featured.
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How much is a wreath penny worth?

Any wheat penny is worth at least 4 cents to most dealers. Given the popularity of collecting Lincoln Wheat cents, there will always be a demand for quality coins. Therefore, collect coins in the highest grade that you can afford.
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What is a 1956 wheat penny worth?

The 1956 Wheat penny with a “D” mintmark and one without have the same value. One in fine condition could sell for about $0.10. A 1956 penny in extremely fine condition is worth a little more and is typically priced at $0.12. 1956 pennies in certified mint state (MS+) condition can fetch up to $5 at an auction.
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What does an 1856 penny look like?

The obverse features an eagle in flight and the reverse features an agricultural wreath of corn, wheat, cotton and tobacco. The Flying Eagle was minted only through 1858 due to insufficient metal flow. All Flying Eagle Cents are beautiful addition to any collection, however, the 1856 is the key date for the series.
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How do you know if a penny is copper or steel?

The easiest way to determine if a 1943 cent is made of steel, and not copper, is to use a magnet. If it sticks to the magnet, it is not copper. If it does not stick, the coin might be of copper and should be authenticated by an expert.
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What penny is worth $10000?

See What Your 1948 Wheat Penny Is Worth. All about 1948 wheat pennies, including...
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Are Buffalo nickels worth anything?

Most circulated buffalo nickels are only worth a slight premium over their still legal tender face value of 5 cents. Typically 25 or 30 cents. However, experienced coin collectors pay significant premiums for buffalo nickels that look as fresh and detailed today as the day they were minted.
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What are the 15 most valuable pennies?

  • 01 of 16. 1914-S Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 02 of 16. 1944-D Lincoln Penny on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet. ...
  • 03 of 16. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 04 of 16. 1872 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 05 of 16. 1969-S Lincoln Penny–Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 06 of 16. 1926-S Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 07 of 16. 1877 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 08 of 16. 1914-D Lincoln Penny.
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