The Matthew Mint Flying Eagle Cent

Destined to become one of the most treasured coins in your collection - a genuine flying eagle cent! Your coin is over 150 years old and is dated either 1857 or 1858!

• In the early 1850s, the large cent, which was about the size of a half dollar, was becoming increasingly unpopular in commerce and expensive to mint.
• In response, the U.S. Mint abandoned the coin and issued a smaller coin that was made from 88% copper and 12% nickel
• The new coin was instantly popular and featured a flying eagle that was originally designed by Christian Golbrecht
• Your coin is over 150 years old and is dated either 1857 or 1858
• Comes in protective capsule and case