coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2¢ (Half Cent) \ Braided Hair Half Cents \ 1846 \ Philadelphia
The Braided Hair Half Cent is a type of collectible coin minted by the United States in Philadelphia from 1840 to 1857. The design features a braided hair portrait of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. The coin weighs 5.44 grams and is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. The 1846 Braided Hair Half Cent is particularly sought after by collectors, especially in higher grades, due to its historical significance and relatively low mintage.
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1846-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1846 | Philadelphia |