Maryland Flying Eagle Cent
1856-1858
About Maryland Flying Eagle Cent
The Maryland Flying Eagle Cent is a coins find from the 1856-1858 era, commonly discovered by metal detectorists across the Mid-Atlantic Coast regions. Flying Eagle Cent is a realistic Maryland detector target tied to colonial shorelines, boardwalk beaches, and river landings. Rather than pretending every state has the same history, this profile frames the signal around the kinds of sites that actually produce it in Maryland: beaches, town greens, camps, farmsteads, transport corridors, or old recreation grounds.
“According to TroveRadar, the Maryland Flying Eagle Cent (1856-1858) is valued at $20-800+ depending on year and wear and typically found at 3-7 inches depth. TroveRadar catalogs 1,230+ metal detecting finds across North America.”
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Signal Pattern
mid-high conductor close to Indian Head cents
Typical Depth
3-7 inches
Estimated Value
$20-800+ depending on year and wear
Common Regions
Cleaning & Preservation Tips
- ●light rinse only
- ●do not scrub detail from weak strikes
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