1858 Flying Eagle Cent & 1859 Indian Head Cent 2-pc Set G–VG

One Flying Eagle Cent + One Indian Head Cent = A Last And A First

In 1857, the Flying Eagle was struck for circulation, but since it was never fully accepted by the Mint Director at the time, James Snowden, it ended up only being struck for circulation for two years, 1857 and 1858. Next up was the Indian Head Cent, which ended up being one of the most classic coins in U.S. coin collecting, struck for 50 years, ending in 1909. This two-coin Cent Set includes an 1858-P Flying Eagle Cent and 1859 Indian Head Cent, each in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition which means they circulated in commerce. Act fast!

The Flying Eagle Cent: One Of The Most Attractive Cents Ever Minted

The Flying Eagle cent was the work of James Barton Longacre, who was appointed as Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint on Sept. 16, 1844, after the death of his predecessor, Christian Gobrecht. Longacre himself created most of the new pattern designs during his time as Chief Engraver, though he is said to have leaned heavily on the work of his predecessor — especially in his creation of the Flying Eagle. Today, the Flying Eagle Cent is considered by many to be the most attractive cent ever minted, showing a flying eagle on the obverse and a “Nature's Bounty” wreath on the reverse that encloses the denomination. The shortest-lived denomination of all cents, the elusive Flying Eagle Cent is still coveted by collectors for their classic eagle design

The Indian Head Cent: Lady Liberty Dons A Feathered Headdress For One Last Time

First minted in 1859, the “Indian Penny” got its nickname thanks to its design that shows Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. This coin was also designed by Longacre and would go onto be struck until 1909 when it was replaced by the Lincoln Cent. The coin also features Miss Liberty with a beaded necklace and a hair band emblazoned with a diamond. The reverse tells the tale of this beloved coin’s Civil War heritage: the Union Shield is at the top of a wreath of oak leaves. The classic Indian Head Cent hasn’t been struck for more than 110 years, and most have worn down to nothing in circulation, or they’ve been lost or destroyed. For many of us, it was the discovery of an Indian Head Cent that launched us into a life of coin collecting. Now you can relive that thrill from our youth with this key-date Indian Cent struck during the series’ first year of issue

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