coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2¢ (Half Cent) \ Braided Hair Half Cents \ 1857
The Braided Hair Half Cent was produced by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1857. The 1857 Braided Hair Half Cent features a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht, showcasing a braided hairstyle on Liberty's head and a wreath on the reverse. This coin, made of copper, was part of the last series of half cents minted in the U.S. before its discontinuation. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and the artistry of their design, with some years being particularly rare and sought after.
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1857-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1857 | Philadelphia |
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1857-P (Philadelphia) Braided Hair Half Cents | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1857 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1857 N/A Braided Hair Half Cents 1/2¢ | 1/2¢ (Half Cent) | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1857 | N/A |