FLYING EAGLE PENNY, 1858

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

FLYING EAGLE PENNY, 1858

Entry/Object ID

2002.2.1.1

Description

Color: Bronze A flying eagle penny, 1858. On one side is a flying eagle and across the top of this are the words, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The year is at the bottom. On the other side is a wreath at the center of which are the words "ONE CENT." With some light abrasions, darkening, and light scratches, the artifact is in fair condition.

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Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Coins, United States Treasury, Money--United States, Coinage

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Object Name

Coins