coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2¢ (Half Cent) \ Braided Hair Half Cents \ 1850
The Braided Hair Half Cent was issued by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1857, characterized by its distinctive design featuring a braided hairstyle on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. The 1850 Braided Hair Half Cent is particularly notable for its limited mintage and collectible appeal among numismatists. This denomination represents a transitional period in American coinage, reflecting changes in design trends and economic conditions of the time. Collectors often seek these coins in various grades, with higher-grade specimens commanding premium prices in the marketplace.
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1850-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1850 | Philadelphia |
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1850-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1850 | Philadelphia |