1858 1c Small Letters Flying Cent NGC AU Details- WHIZZED

1858 Flying Eagle Cent- Small Letters. NGC AU Details-Whizzed. The "Flying Eagle Cent" refers to a specific type of one-cent coin issued by the United States Mint. This coin was produced for circulation from 1857 to 1858 and is highly collectible due to its relatively short mintage period.

The Flying Eagle Cent replaced the larger and heavier Large Cent, which was cumbersome for everyday use. It was designed by James B. Longacre and features a small eagle in flight on the reverse, hence the name "Flying Eagle Cent."

These coins were minted in a copper-nickel alloy, which was an innovation at the time.