Patterns (1858)
dynamic, societies had been formed, and there was an eager market for interesting specimens. At the same time, the Mint was displeased with the Flying Eagle cent design used in circulation since 1857, as deep parts of the obverse die, particularly the head and tail of the eagle, were opposite in the coining press from deep parts of the reverse die, specifically the wreath, with the result that the features of the eagle were often lightly struck up.
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