Diameter: 19 mm
Mintage: A scarce variety within the 1858 mintage
Weight: 4.66 grams (72 grains)
Metal: 88% copper, 12% nickel (copper-nickel)
Edge: Plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
The 1858/7 overdate shows traces of a 7 beneath the final 8 in the date, the result of a reused 1857-dated die. Unknown to numismatists for decades, it was first publicized in the 1950s and remains scarce and desirable in every grade — a sought-after addition to a specialized Flying Eagle set.
What’s It Worth?
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