{"product_id":"1857-flying-eagle-cent-first-year-for-circulation-copper-nickel-type-coin-fine","title":"1857 Flying Eagle Cent First Year for Circulation Copper-Nickel Type Coin 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 an \u003cstrong\u003e1857 Flying Eagle cent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first year the new small copper-nickel cent was struck for circulation, replacing the old large cent. The Flying Eagle design was only made for circulation in 1857 and 1858, making it a short-lived and popular type coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Fine, with damage (see below).\u003c\/strong\u003e The eagle's head and eye are clear, the feather outlines and tips in the wings show, and the date and legends are bold. On the reverse, the wreath and ONE CENT are complete with some leaf detail remaining. Even medium-brown surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, please read:\u003c\/strong\u003e this coin has \u003cstrong\u003ea holed area\u003c\/strong\u003e: a round punched hole at the top of the obverse, at the end of STATES, which shows as a raised dome on the reverse at the bow of the wreath. From the photos it does not appear to be open all the way through, but please treat it as a holed coin. There is \u003cstrong\u003erim damage\u003c\/strong\u003e next to the hole and a \u003cstrong\u003erim bump\u003c\/strong\u003e to the left of the date (with matching marks on the reverse rim), plus scattered light marks from circulation. It is priced as a holed coin. A great affordable way to add this first-year type to a collection. 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 (1856-1858)\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":44873723248699,"sku":"HD287 - 5","price":39.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/1054\/6491\/files\/57_1b95b0ca-e647-44a0-ba99-a012ac21751a.png?v=1793794639","url":"https:\/\/www.bourne2treasure.com\/products\/1857-flying-eagle-cent-first-year-for-circulation-copper-nickel-type-coin-fine","provider":"Bourne2Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}