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1856 Flying Eagle Cent
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Classic · 1¢

1856 Flying Eagle Cent

1¢ · Classic · James B. Longacre

Designer: James B. Longacre

KEY DATE

Coin facts

Denomination
1¢
Metal
copper
Series
Flying Eagle
Year
1856
Era
Classic

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