U.S Small Cents
U.S Small Cents have been minted from 1856 - present. The U.S Small Cent began in 1856 with the Flying Eagle Cent. The Flying Eagle Cent was minted from 1856-1858. Very few were minted in 1856, only believed to be 2,000 - 3,000. Values of the 1856 cent from $7,000 to $22,000! The Flying Eagle Cent was minted at the Philadelphia mint only. The metal composition of the Flying Eagle cent is 88% copper and 12% nickel. Here are the GENERAL values of Flying Eagle Cents,
- 1856 Flying Eagle Cent $7,000 - $22,000
- 1857 Flying Eagle Cent $28 - $8,500
- 1858 Flying Eagle Cent Lg/Sm Letters $28 - $8,500
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After the Flying Eagle Cent there was the Indian Head Penny. The Indian Head Penny was minted between 1859 -1909. From 1859 - 1864 Indian Head Cents were made of 88% copper and 12% nickel. The Indian Head Penny was Minted at the Philadelphia mint and San Francisco mint. The mint mark can be found below the wreath on the reverse. From 1864 - 1909 Indian Head Cents were made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Here are the GENERAL values of Indian Head Cents,
After the Flying Eagle Cent there was the Indian Head Penny. The Indian Head Penny was minted between 1859 -1909. From 1859 - 1864 Indian Head Cents were made of 88% copper and 12% nickel. The Indian Head Penny was Minted at the Philadelphia mint and San Francisco mint. The mint mark can be found below the wreath on the reverse. From 1864 - 1909 Indian Head Cents were made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Here are the GENERAL values of Indian Head Cents,
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After the Indian Head Cent was the Lincoln Wheat Cent. The Wheat Cent was minted from 1909 - 1958. The Wheat Cent was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The mint mark can be found above the date on the obverse, which is were it is on all Lincoln cents.The Wheat Cent is made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Most Wheat Cents are found in the 1940's and 1950's. Wheat Cents can be found every once in a while in pocket change. Here are the GENERAL values of Wheat Cents,
After the Indian Head Cent was the Lincoln Wheat Cent. The Wheat Cent was minted from 1909 - 1958. The Wheat Cent was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The mint mark can be found above the date on the obverse, which is were it is on all Lincoln cents.The Wheat Cent is made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Most Wheat Cents are found in the 1940's and 1950's. Wheat Cents can be found every once in a while in pocket change. Here are the GENERAL values of Wheat Cents,
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After the Lincoln Wheat Cent was the Lincoln Memorial Cent. The Lincoln Memorial Cent was minted between 1959 - 2008. The Lincoln Memorial Cent was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. From 1959 - 1982 Lincoln Memorial Cents were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc. From 1982 - 2008 they were made of 99.2% zinc and .8% copper. All dates are worth face value unless they are in mint state condition.
After the Lincoln Wheat Cent was the Lincoln Memorial Cent. The Lincoln Memorial Cent was minted between 1959 - 2008. The Lincoln Memorial Cent was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. From 1959 - 1982 Lincoln Memorial Cents were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc. From 1982 - 2008 they were made of 99.2% zinc and .8% copper. All dates are worth face value unless they are in mint state condition.
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After the Lincoln Memorial Cent is the Lincoln Shield Cent. The Shield Cent was minted from 2010 - Present. The Lincoln Shield Cent was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The Lincoln Shield Cents to date are made of 99.2% zinc and .8% copper. All dates are worth face value unless they are in mint state condition.
After the Lincoln Memorial Cent is the Lincoln Shield Cent. The Shield Cent was minted from 2010 - Present. The Lincoln Shield Cent was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The Lincoln Shield Cents to date are made of 99.2% zinc and .8% copper. All dates are worth face value unless they are in mint state condition.
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