coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1/2c \ Braided Hair Half Cents \ 1855 \ Philadelphia
Braided Hair Half Cents were minted in the United States from 1839 to 1857, with the 1855 issue produced in Philadelphia. This series features a distinctive design with a braided-haired Liberty on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. The 1855 Braided Hair Half Cent, made from copper, is of particular interest to collectors due to its historical context and lower mintage figures, enhancing its rarity and popularity among numismatists.
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1855 1/2c BN | 1/2c | Braided Hair Half Cents | 1855 | Philadelphia |