1853 1/2c BN

Coin / United States of America / 1853 / Philadelphia / Braided Hair Half Cents / 1/2c

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