The Braided Hair Half Cent is a type of United States half cent coin that was minted from 1840 to 1857. The 1854 Braided Hair Half Cent features a design by the engraver Robert Ball Hughes, showcasing a portrait of Liberty with braided hair on the obverse, while the reverse displays a wreath encircling the denomination. It is considered a collectible item due to its historical significance and limited mintage during its production years. Collectors often seek this coin for its aesthetic appeal and as part of broader half cent collections.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1854-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents 1/2¢ (Half Cent) Braided Hair Half Cents 1854 Philadelphia
1854-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents 1/2¢ (Half Cent) Braided Hair Half Cents 1854 Philadelphia