Flying Eagle cent
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flying-eagle-cent-286-10148004
title:
Flying Eagle cent
text:
The Flying Eagle cent is a one-cent piece struck by the Mint of the United States as a pattern coin in 1856 and for circulation in 1857 and 1858. The coin was designed by Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, with the eagle in flight based on the work of Longacre's predecessor, Christian Gobrecht. By the early 1850s, the large cent being issued by the Mint was becoming both unpopular in commerce and expensive to mint. After experimenting with various sizes and compositions, the Mint decided on
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One-cent piece struck by the Mint of the United States
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Eagle_cent
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date modified:
2024-04-20T02:06:29Z
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