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
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.