The Braided Hair Half Cent is a type of coin produced by the United States Mint, specifically minted in Philadelphia from 1840 to 1857. The 1848 Braided Hair Half Cent features an intricate design with a portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a braided hairstyle on the obverse, and the reverse showcases a wreath encircling the denomination. These coins were made of copper and are sought after by collectors for their historical significance and artistic design.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1848-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents 1/2¢ (Half Cent) Braided Hair Half Cents 1848 Philadelphia