coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2¢ (Half Cent) \ Braided Hair Half Cents \ 1851
The Braided Hair Half Cent was a type of coin produced by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1857. The 1851 Braided Hair Half Cent features a design with a braided hair motif on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse, representing liberty and the agricultural roots of the nation. This coin is made of copper and has a weight of 5.44 grams and a diameter of 23 millimeters. As a collectible, it is valued for its historical significance and numismatic appeal, particularly in higher grades.
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1851-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1851 | Philadelphia |
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1851-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1851 | Philadelphia |