Braided Hair Half Cents are a type of collectible coin produced in the United States from 1839 to 1857, with the 1856 issue being particularly notable. The design features a portrait of Liberty with braided hair on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. These coins are made of copper and have a denomination of half a cent. The 1856 Braided Hair Half Cent is significant among collectors due to its historical context and the relatively low mintage of certain years, making it a sought-after piece in numismatic circles.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1856 1/2c BN 1/2c Braided Hair Half Cents 1856 Philadelphia