For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Two types exist for this coin, a large letter and a small letter and the values are a little different. Take it to a coin dealer.
Look at the coins again. No Flying Eagle cents are dated 1886 or 1909. They were only struck from 1856 to 1858.
No,1859 was first year for Indian Head cents. 1856-1858 were Flying Eagle cents
About $55.
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.
Flying eagle cents were minted from 1856 to 1858. Please check again and post a new question.
Look at the coins again. No Flying Eagle cents are dated 1886 or 1909. They were only struck from 1856 to 1858.
No,1859 was first year for Indian Head cents. 1856-1858 were Flying Eagle cents
About $55.
I think you mean 1858. Please see the link below
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.
The "Flying Eagle" design was only used on the first small cents from 1856 to 1858, look at the coin again and post 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.
Flying eagle cents were minted from 1856 to 1858. Please check again and post a new question.
It depends on the variety and condition, but about $5-15 if worn and over a hundred dollars if it is in excellent condition. Do not clean your coin, cleaning coins will only cause them to lose value, not increase in value.
For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Two types exist for this coin, a large letter and a small letter and the values are a little different. Take it to a coin dealer.
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.