As of May, 2024, a 1857 Penny Flying Eagle in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5,000.00 and $85,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $46,000.00 in the 07/31/2009 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 4.70 grams
Mintage: 485
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Series: Flying Eagle Cents 1856-1858

1857 Penny Flying Eagle (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6685,000.00
MS-65+52,500.00
MS-6537,500.00
MS-64+20,000.00
MS-6412,500.00
MS-63+10,000.00
MS-639,250.00
MS-62+7,500.00
MS-626,750.00
MS-615,500.00
MS-605,000.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State5,000.0085,000.0022,863.64

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1857 Flying Eagle Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1857 Penny Flying Eagle (Regular Strike)28.00610.00625.0055,000.00
1857 Penny DDO FS-104 S-5 (002.8) (Regular Strike)110.00800.00875.003,350.00
1857 Penny RPD FS-301 S-11 (001.5) (Regular Strike)40.00650.00725.004,000.00
1857 1C Obv. Clash w/ Half Dollar, FS-402, S-9 Flying Eagle (Regular Strike)65.00825.00900.007,500.00
1857 Penny Flying Eagle, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A8,250.0095,000.00
1857 Penny Obv. Die Clash w/ $20, FS-403 (Regular Strike)215.0036,000.00N/AN/A
1857 1C Rev. Die Clash w/ Quarter, S-8 (Regular Strike)65.001,100.001,300.0010,500.00
1857 Penny DDO FS-101, S-4 Flying Eagle (Regular Strike)42.00575.00625.004,000.00
1857 Penny DDO FS-102, Snow-15 (Regular Strike)70.00675.00725.0014,000.00
1857 Penny DDO & RPD FS-103, S-10 Flying Eagle (Regular Strike)70.00600.00725.003,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1857 Penny Flying Eagle (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$1,485.00

Lowest Sale Price
$16,675.00

Highest Sale Price
$10,367.25

Average Sale Price
$9,987.50

Most Recent Sale Price
40

Number of Sales
$414,690.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6646,000.0046,000.0046,000.00
MS-6514,100.0038,400.0022,690.52
MS-641,485.0016,675.0010,367.25
MS-631,870.009,987.506,117.76
MS-628,050.008,050.008,050.00
MS-614,230.004,230.004,230.00
MS-602,200.004,888.003,544.00
AU-502,970.004,180.003,575.00
PO-15,581.255,581.255,581.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1857 Penny Flying Eagle (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $46,000.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1857 Penny Flying Eagle (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1857 Penny Flying Eagle (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 53.13% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 12.50% / 12.50% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1857 Penny Flying Eagle (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0001/14/2024
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0008/28/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions18,600.0003/21/2022
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,987.5001/27/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers7,500.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,400.0010/18/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,750.0007/16/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0005/27/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,800.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,100.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers9,600.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers38,400.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions37,600.0001/26/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers16,450.0011/02/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0011/02/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0001/06/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers9,987.5007/20/2015
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0003/01/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions34,075.0010/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5010/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0009/25/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0006/05/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions7,638.0003/21/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers5,581.2511/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers7,762.5008/04/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers29,900.0008/04/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers9,258.0011/15/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers6,325.0011/15/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions12,768.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers8,050.0008/18/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0003/17/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's13,800.0011/10/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0011/03/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/11/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions16,189.0008/11/2010
MS-60NGCStack's4,888.0008/08/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions16,100.0009/11/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions46,000.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0004/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions19,550.0004/01/2009
MS-64NONEStack's9,200.0010/01/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena6,900.0002/28/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions21,850.0001/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena16,675.0007/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions13,225.0004/26/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries14,950.0002/05/2006
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena10,350.0002/04/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0001/05/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions10,925.0011/03/2005
MS-64NGCKingswood Galleries10,638.0009/29/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,063.0011/04/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions18,975.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries14,375.0011/21/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,338.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions19,550.0003/20/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions21,275.0001/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions21,850.0009/01/2002
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries6,210.0008/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions16,100.0006/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions36,455.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena10,925.0011/28/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0005/01/2001
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers27,600.0002/16/2001
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries9,200.0010/01/2000
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0009/19/1999
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions10,925.0008/01/1999
MS-62NONESuperior Galleries8,050.0005/01/1999
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena16,100.0003/18/1999
MS-60ANACSStack's2,200.0009/01/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena8,625.0008/03/1998
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions8,165.0008/01/1998
AU-50NONEStack's2,970.0006/09/1998
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0003/19/1998
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries20,900.0002/01/1998
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,590.0001/09/1998
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,950.0007/28/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena6,050.0003/06/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena8,250.0003/06/1997
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena24,750.0003/06/1997
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,485.0008/14/1996
AU-50NONEStack's4,180.0009/01/1995
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,870.0005/01/1995
MS-63NONEStack's3,740.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,860.0010/01/1987
MS-63NONEBowers & Ruddy5,800.0011/01/1979