Depending on its condition, lettering size, and several other variables 1858 Flying Eagle Cents can range any where from $10 retail if well worn, up to $2,500 if almost uncirculated.
More DetailsThe two major varieties of 1858 flying eagle cents can be easily distinguished. On the "large letter" variety, the A and M in "AMERICA" are connected at their bases, while they're separated on the "small letter" variety.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
Large letters:
Very worn condition - $25
Moderately worn - $41
Slightly worn - $59
Almost no wear - $234
Uncirculated - $375 to $46,560 depending on quality
Small letters:
Very worn condition - $25
Moderately worn - $41
Slightly worn - $60
Almost no wear - $245
Uncirculated - $375 to $62,500
The current price guide suggests a value of $6500 in Good condition and $175,000 if certified MS66 condition.
However, there are many counterfeits made by altering 1858 cents, so if you do have an 1856 you'd need to take it to a dealer for an in-person inspection. If it appears to be genuine, spend the money to have it authenticated by one the major grading services such as PNG or PCGS.
Flying eagle cents were minted from 1856 to 1858. Please check again and post a new question.
Dimes from 1858 carry a portrait of Miss Liberty and say ONE DIME on the back. Cents from 1858 have a flying eagle and say ONE CENT on the back. You did turn the coin over, I assume... Please determine which you have and post a new question with the corrected information.
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.
About $55.
Flying Eagle cent was created in 1857.
The date is 1857 not 1837 It's a Flying Eagle one cent coin, that was only struck from 1856 to 1858
The flying eagle was used on a one-cent piece created by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1856. It was minted until 1858, and was replaced by 12 different patterns from 1859.
The value of a 1858 Flying Eagle cent depends on the grade of the coin and which type (small or large letters) for that year the coins is. But retail values are $25.00-$325.00 for circulated coins so I suggest having a dealer or collector grade it for a more accurate value
The US only struck flying eagle cents in 1856-58. Please check again and post a new question. If your coin is 1858 where the 8 is worn to look like a 3, please see the Related Question for more information.
Sorry no US Liberty Head large cents dated 1858 were struck Please look at the coin again with a date of 1858 it can only be a Flying Eagle cent
Please look at the date again. 1858 was the last year Flying Eagle cents were struck.
Uncirculated is a description on the condition of the coin, not a certain type. A coin that is uncirculated should show no wear whatsoever. And yes, it is possible that a flying eagle cent is uncirculated ,it is also possible that it is heavily circulated.