The Braided Hair Cent is a type of one-cent coin produced by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1857. The design features a profile of Lady Liberty with braided hair and was created by engraver William Kneass. The 1841 Braided Hair Cent, like other coins in this series, is made of copper and has a diameter of 19 mm. This coin is part of the larger history of U.S. cents, illustrating the evolution of American coinage in the 19th century.