X-Flying Eagle Cents
Learn what your Flying Eagle cents (1856-1858) are worth! Explore rare mint errors, key dates, historical facts, and real-world values for every strike.
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Small Cents vs. Large Cents: History Of The Most Popular U.S. Penny (The Small Cent) + Rare Dates
The small cent penny was first minted in 1856 and includes a number of designs and rare dates that'll make any coin collector eager to collect this dynamic denomination. The first small cent US penny was the Flying Eagle cent (1856-1858), then came the Indian Head cent (1859-1909), and finally the Lincoln cent (1909-present). Yes, our current U.S. penny is a small cent coin. They're called small cents because Large Cent pennies with a larger diameter came before them (1793-1857).
How To Protect & Store Coins: Examples Of The 9 Best Ways To Store Your Coins
What's the best way to store coins and keep them safe? Should you use coin holders?... Mylar protectors?... Coin albums?... Coin tubes?... Coin binders?... Air-tight holders?... Coin slabs?... or even Zip-type baggies? Here are some tips for storing the coins in your collection...
How Much Are Flying Eagle Pennies Worth? All Flying Eagle Cent Values (From 1856 To 1858)
The Flying Eagle cent is one of my favorite coins. I own 8 Flying Eagle pennies. Here are some little-known facts about the Flying Eagle penny.