1856-P Flying Eagle

  • Category
    Flying Eagle
  • Design
    Flying Eagle Penny (1856-1858)
  • Year
    1856
  • Mint
    Philadelphia
  • Mintage
    2,000
  • Designer
    James B Longacre
  • Composition
    88% Copper - 12% Nickel
  • Diameter
    19mm
  • Weight
    4.67g

1856 was the first year that the US Small Cent was produced. Only 2000 coins were produced during this year and they are extremely valuable.