1857 1/2c BN

Coin / United States of America / 1857 / Philadelphia / Braided Hair Half Cents / 1/2c

coinage-type Braided Hair
desg MS
designer Christian Gobrecht
diameter 23.5
edge Plain
material Copper
mintage 35,180
ngc-id 26Z3
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 1239
pcgs-number 1239
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