It is rare for general circulation coins to survive more than 100 years, especially in excellent condition. Remember when collecting first editions that condition and scarcity are the main contributing factors to the price of a book. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny. The united states half cent is the smallest denomination ever minted by the united states.
We represent clients at auction all series not just indian cents for 5%. If your smallsized penny is dated 1857 or 1858, it is a flying eagle cent. Washington quarter 1932 1964 the washington quarter was first minted in the early 1930s, and has remained in circulation ever since. The coin has seen steady appreciation over the long term, being that an 1856 flying eagle cent is necessary to complete a small cent collection, but is available only in extremely small quantities.
The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Coin value guide a behind the scene look at values. We are committed to offering only properly graded coins at fair prices. I have an 1858 penny with a flying eagle on the front and what looks like. Flying eagle cents were minted from 1856 through 1858. The flying eagle cent is composed of 88% copper and 12% nickel. The british colonies, led by the province of canada, needed to replace the sterling system with the decimal system used in the united states. We can also fill your need please send us your want list. The flying eagle large letter is rarer than the small letter. Find the current flying eagle cent values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. What is the value of an 1858 melbourne penny answers. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items.
The values depend very strongly on the grade of the coins. I dont have the book and the images arent online yet, so hopefully someone who does will chime in. The 1856 flying eagle is far and away the rarest of this short series, few were minted and fewer still exist today. Pennies experienced collectors reveal how to grade. Enter a chart item or select an index below to begin. Flying eagle cent values and prices the spruce crafts. Includes all lincoln cents issued for circulation from 19091940 very good and better condition 1909s, 1909s vdb, 1914d and 1931s they\re all here. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. The value of the indian head cent has changed over the year, but every pressing of the coin, in mint condition, is worth at least a dollar.
Unisafe canadian canada 1 cent penny large cents coin. Flying eagle pennies were then finally produced in april of 1857, and set into circulation barely one month later. The flying eagle cent design, although beautiful, was difficult to make and. It was first produced in 1793 as authorized by the coinage act of 1792 on april 2, 1972. Ben franklin designed the first us penny in 1787 a fugio cent.
Intercept shield album a010 indian head cents 18571909. Old wheat cents in your dresser might be worth a fortune. This page lists coin values and prices for flying eagle cent minted from 1856 to 1858. Are your 1982 pennies worth money, large and small date. The us mint has been around nearly as long as the united states itself, and is now not only tasked with producing coinage. This need drove the mint to develop the flying eagle penny, which was struck only from 18561858. The design of the flying eagle penny was the idea of the us mints chief engraver jame longacre, but is a design that was not all too unfamiliar. Is there a clearly defined definition of what are modern coins and what arent. Flying eagle cent 18561858 values pcgs price guide. This coin is of great worth and value to the collector who is trying to fill out their flying eagle cent collection. While some 1,000 1856 flying eagle cents were also made, they werent struck under authorization and serve as pattern coins, indeed rare, however. Strong, soilresistant whitman albums with blue textured leatherette cover are designed with thumb notches for easy.
Intercept shield coin albums are museum quality and a handsome, safe way to store and protect your coins. The time had come to create the smaller flying eagle cent. All small cents, including flying eagle, indian and lincoln, for auction and buy it now at. Changes in precious metal content over the years also affect coin values. Find the current copper type coins values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Coinstudy s coin value guide lists how much us coins are worth wholesale, covering all the major coin series, from cents to gold. Another factor adding to the popularity of these coins is their age. See more ideas about coins, us coins and old coins. In 1857, the coin got smaller and the metal composition changed to 88% copper and 12% nickel. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years. Buy products such as 18641909 indian head cents avg circ, morgan or peace silver dollars culls at walmart and save. The results were astonishing heritage sold my coins for double the most optimistic price that i had dreamed of.
Louis bassano, new jersey state senate, union, nj view more. This album has spaces for flying eagle and indian head cents from 1857 to 1909. Second year of production highly collectible and necessary coin for an indian head. Get the best deals on flying eagle small cents 18561858.
Minting information, specifications, characteristics, current melt value, and past sales prices. The top 25 most valuable pennies which old pennies are. Look here for coin value trends of the flying eagles 18561858. Values of flying eagle pennies of the usa 1856 1858. All small cents, including flying eagle, indian and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in.
Modern firsts first edition of a book published after 1900. Much like the flying eagle pennies that preceded them, 1859 indian head cents are made from a coppernickel. The values listed here are both wholesale and retail values. Whitman classic coin album 9111 flying eagle indian cent. The flying eagle cent was the first small cent to be minted in the u. A guide book of united states coins the red book estimates mintages of. Im not sure about that, but i feel like an 1858 fe cent would be classic. Values of flying eagle cents depending on grade are listed below. There were several one penny tokens minted in 1858 for various melbourne traders. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices.
What is the value of a 1958 flying eagle penny in fair. Auctioneers you may post your auction listings free. Site contains full listings, photos, auctioneer links and information. The prices listed within the numismedia fmv price guide represent our fair market value determination for a properly graded coin within each category. Great company, and i appreciate the quick shipment in time for christmas. The flying eagle penny was issued with a flying eagle on the front from 1856 til 1858. Hey its almost older than both of us put together, so didnt expect the new penny shine. At coin values, we are always staying on top of the latest changes in coin prices, and we have a list of the top 25 most valuable pennies. A few of the earlier issues buffalo nickel, mercury dime, walking liberty half are a little more expensive. Large cents, flying eagle cents, indian head cents, lincoln cents.
If you are unfamiliar with the grading scale for book. In 2010, heritage auctions sold a pair of centdime mules a 1993d cent obverse. Coins and canada canadian coins price guide, value. To know which 1982 pennies are worth money i explore the 1982 pennies differences between the copper and zinc pennies and the 1982 large date and small date varireties. Of course, the biggest different between coins minted between.
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