Bidspirit auction | 1858 US Flying Eagle Cent,

1858 US Flying Eagle Cent, Large Letters Variety - This 1858 US Flying Eagle cent (KM# 85) is the Large Letters variety, distinguished by the touching letters A and M in the legend AMERICA. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coin is composed of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel. The obverse features the Flying Eagle design with the surrounding legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the date 1858 below. The reverse depicts an agricultural wreath of corn, wheat, cotton, and tobacco encircling the denomination ONE CENT. This short-lived design was only minted for circulation during 1857 and 1858. Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 4.67 g. Circulated condition, consistent with a Fine grade. Wear is evident on the eagle's head, breast, and wing tips, as well as the high points of the reverse wreath. The surfaces display a natural light tan and gray copper-nickel patina with scattered minor contact marks consistent with age. There are no signs of harsh cleaning or significant environmental damage.