The Braided Hair Half Cent is a coin type issued by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1857. The 1854 Braided Hair Half Cent, struck in Philadelphia, features a design by engraver Robert Scott, showcasing a braided hair portrait of Liberty on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. This coin is notable for its low mintage and place in numismatic history, appealing to collectors of early American currency and those focusing on the series of half cents.