Small Cents - Flying Eagle 1856-1858
1856 - 1858 Flying Eagle Cent
Weight: 4.7 grams
Content: 88% copper 12% nickel
Diameter: 19 millimeters
Mint Mark Legend
None Philadelphia 1793-present
| Year | Circulation | Proofs |
| 1856 | About 750 | About 1500 |
| 1857 | 17,450,000 | About 500 |
| 1858 | 24,600,000 | About 180 |