Did you know that U.S. pennies were once over an inch wide? All pennies were that size until 1857, when pennies were reduced to the size we know today. Rising costs of copper forced the change, and the Flying Eagle Cent was the very first of the new “Small Cents.” With the shortest issue for a circulating small-cent design, just a mere three years from 1856-1858, the Flying Eagle cent remains a collector’s classic. If the U.S. Gov’t decides to discontinue pennies, this amazing issue will become EVEN MORE COLLECTIBLE. This specimen is in Very Good or better condition, so don’t miss out!
(Limit: 5)
Actual size is 19 mm
