The Braided Hair Half Cents were produced in the United States from 1839 to 1857. The specific 1851 Braided Hair Half Cent features a design by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing a braided hair portrait of Liberty on the obverse and a wreath with the denomination on the reverse. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and relatively low mintage, with the 1851 date being among the more commonly encountered in the series, yet still sought after for its numismatic appeal.