May 27 2011
If the coin show lots of wear they are worth $30 to $90 depending on amount of wear. If the coin shows moderate wear they are worth $90- $325 depending on the amount of wear. If the coin show very little or no ware the are worth $325 to 22,500 with the price varying greatly on condition and amount of ware.
6-5-11>>> Assuming the coin is a 1857 Flying Eagle cent that has not been cleaned and in circulated condition, retail value for a low grade coin should be at least $25.00. I do suggest showing it to a dealer or collector for grading.
For 1857 they were called Flying Eagle cents and are valued from $25 to $25,000 depending upon the condition of the coin.
Not "eagle head" - it shows the entire eagle so these are known as Flying Eagle cents. See the Related Question for more.
Assuming the coin has not been cleaned and "excellent condition" is EF-45, retail value should be about $150.00. I do suggest showing it to a dealer or collector for grading.
The mint never struck any silver 1 cent coins of any date, if it looks silver in color it's likely been cleaned or plated or possibly a replica of some type and has little or no collectible value.
6-5-11>>> Assuming the coin is a 1857 Flying Eagle cent that has not been cleaned and in circulated condition, retail value for a low grade coin should be at least $25.00. I do suggest showing it to a dealer or collector for grading.
For 1857 they were called Flying Eagle cents and are valued from $25 to $25,000 depending upon the condition of the coin.
probably the 1857/8, 8 over 7 flying eagle can be worth millions
Not "eagle head" - it shows the entire eagle so these are known as Flying Eagle cents. See the Related Question for more.
Flying Eagle cent was created in 1857.
Assuming the coin has not been cleaned and "excellent condition" is EF-45, retail value should be about $150.00. I do suggest showing it to a dealer or collector for grading.
The mint never struck any silver 1 cent coins of any date, if it looks silver in color it's likely been cleaned or plated or possibly a replica of some type and has little or no collectible value.
Theoretically yes. The US had changed to "small cents" in 1857, when the flying eagle penny was introduced. Before that pennies were much bigger - about the size of a quarter, and thick. Starting with the 1857 flying eagle cent the pennies have been the same size since. Many Civil War tokens were made in the same size, some by grinding smooth a penny and engraving something patriotic on it. They are often called victory tokens. The flying eagle pennies were only made for three years, and were replaced by Indian Head pennies, which were made through 1908, when the Lincoln penny was introduced.
88% Copper - 12% Nickel
This coin in average circulated condition (grades below EF-40) has values from $25.00-$60.00 depending on the actual grade. It needs to be seen for an accurate value.
Value will depend on which type you have (Large Cent or Flying Eagle Cent) and its condition. 1857 is a rarer date for large cents. It will be about the size of a half dollar. Well-worn it's worth about $30 -- lightly worn about $100 -- uncirculated about $200 If it's a Flying Eagle cent, it will be the same size as today's pennies. Well-worn it's worth about $12 -- lightly worn about $30 -- uncirculated about $200
1894 is an Indian Head cent. The Flying Eagles were struck in 1856-1857-1858 only. Retail prices for the 94 Indian are $3.00-$12.00 in average circulated condition.