coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2¢ (Half Cent) \ Braided Hair Half Cents \ 1851 \ Philadelphia
The Braided Hair Half Cent is a type of United States coin minted from 1840 to 1857, characterized by a portrait of Liberty with braided hair on the obverse. The coin features a denomination of half a cent, and the 1851 issue was produced at the Philadelphia mint. The Braided Hair design replaced the earlier Classic Head design and represents one of the last issues of half cents before the denomination was discontinued. Collectors seek these coins for their historical significance, design, and varying levels of rarity based on minting and surviving examples.
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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 |