1856 Flying Eagle Cent

Flying Eagle Penny

Mintage: 2,000

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: James B Longacre

Metal Composition: 88% Copper - 12% Nickel

Diameter: 19 mm

Mass / Weight: 4.67 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

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.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$9,332	$10,604	$12,990	$15,210	$16,580	$18,156	$20,092	$30,623	$21,885

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1856 Flying Eagle Penny is Worth $10,604 in Average Condition and can be Worth $20,092 to $30,623 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $21,885 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.

MELT VALUE: $0.0635