{"product_id":"1857-flying-eagle-cent-1c-first-year-of-issue-copper-nickel-pre-civil-war-fine","title":"1857 Flying Eagle Cent 1C First Year of Issue Copper-Nickel Pre-Civil War Fine","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 65%;min-width:260px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOffered here is a genuine \u003cstrong\u003e1857 Flying Eagle cent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003efirst year of issue\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Flying Eagle type. After the 1856 patterns, 1857 was the first year the U.S. Mint struck the new small copper-nickel cent for circulation, replacing the old large cent. The type lasted only two years, 1857 and 1858, before the Indian Head cent took over in 1859. A classic pre-Civil War type coin for any small cent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The eagle is bold with a complete outline, and some feather detail remains on the breast and neck. The head, tail and the far wing are worn smooth, as expected for the grade. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the date 1857 are full and clear. On the reverse, ONE CENT is bold and the wreath of corn, wheat, cotton and tobacco shows in outline with the bow clear, the finer leaf detail worn away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, please read:\u003c\/strong\u003e in fairness, this coin has the following issues. A small dark pit on the eagle's body, behind the head. Edge damage (a rim bump with darker discoloration) at about 4 o'clock on the obverse, which also shows at the lower right rim of the reverse. A thin line of small scratches across the far wing, plus scattered marks and some rough, porous texture from circulation. Uneven brown toning, darker around the letters and rims. Please see all the photos, which are the best description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1857\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia (no mint mark)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Eagle cent (1857 to 1858)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88% copper, 12% nickel\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ungraded (raw coin, not certified)\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe coin shown is the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping with Bourne2Treasure! Please check out our store for more coins and currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bourne2Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837254332475,"sku":"HD277 - 30","price":69.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/1054\/6491\/files\/57_a024e12f-cbe7-4d8a-9136-a68a1e0b2f4c.png?v=1793564208","url":"https:\/\/www.bourne2treasure.com\/products\/1857-flying-eagle-cent-1c-first-year-of-issue-copper-nickel-pre-civil-war-fine","provider":"Bourne2Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}