coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2¢ (Half Cent) \ Braided Hair Half Cents \ 1845
The Braided Hair Half Cent was produced by the United States Mint from 1840 to 1857 and is characterized by its distinctive design featuring a braided hair motif on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. The year 1845 is particularly noted for its various mintage options, including business strikes and proofs. Collectors value the Braided Hair Half Cent for its historical significance, artistic design, and variety of grades available, making it a popular choice among numismatists specializing in early American coinage.
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1845-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1845 | Philadelphia |