coinage-type | Braided Hair |
desg | MS |
designer | Christian Gobrecht |
diameter | 23.5 |
edge | Plain |
material | Copper |
mintage | 129,694 |
ngc-id | 26YX |
obverse-description | Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom. |
pcgs-link | 1227 |
pcgs-number | 1227 |
reverse-description | The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom. |
weight-grams | 5.44 |
year-display | 1849-1857 |