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Coin Date: 1856 Denomination (Short): P1c Denomination (Long): Pattern Cent Variety: Flying Eagle, Pointed U, High Leaves Variety 2: J-181b Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1856 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Plain Obverse Description: Eagle flying left, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above, 1856 below. Reverse Description: “Agricultural wreath” enclosing ONE CENT, the design used for regular-issue Flying Eagle cents in 1857 and 1858. General Notes: 1856 Cent. Pollock ID: P-213; Snow ID: G10S2b. Pointed U / High Leaves
