These are the regular dies trial pieces for the 1858 flying eagle cent. They were struck as follows: To see all available images, click here. Small Letter Obverse Copper J217/P239 with only 2 confirmed as follows: 1) Mayflower 12/66, Stacks 6/77, Ivy 8/80 ANA - VF 2) Superior 8/02 ANA, Superior 9/08, Stacks 7/09, Heritage 1/12 FUN - PCGSAU58RB, illustrated below courtesy of Superior. Nickel or German Silver J217A/P240 with the following 3 confirmed. 1) Aulick (G Cogan 4/1883) part of the 12 piece set?, Garrett-JHU, Garrett-II-B/R 3/80, Ivy 8/83 - proof 65 2) Stacks 6/77 ?, NERCA 3/78 - choice proof 3) Winsor (S.H. & H. Chapman 12/1895) part of the 12 piece set?, Clapp family, Eliasberg-B/M 5/96, ANR 3/05, Simpson-Heritage 1/24 FUN - PCGS65 piece illustrated below courtesy of American Numismatic Rarities. Large Letter Obverse Copper J218/P231 with only 2 or 3 known. The first appearance for this is apparently lot 911 in H. Chapman's 7/22 sale and possibly the piece listed at the top of this page, click on the thumbnail image to enlarge. Nickel or German Silver J218A/P232 with none confirmed.