Braided Hair Large Cents - Coins

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The Braided Hair Large Cent is a type of coin minted in the United States from 1839 to 1857. It features a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht, showcasing a woman with braided hair, symbolizing liberty, on the obverse. The reverse displays a wreath encircling the denomination. These coins are composed of 100% copper and are known for their larger size compared to modern pennies. Collectors value them for their historical significance and varying rarity, with certain years or conditions commanding premium prices in the numismatic market.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1839 1c Type of 1840 RB 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1839 Philadelphia
1840 1c Large Date BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1840 Philadelphia
1840 1c Small Date Over Large 18 BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1840 Philadelphia
1841 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1841 Philadelphia
1841 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1841 Philadelphia
1842 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1842 Philadelphia
1842 1c Large Date BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1842 Philadelphia
1843 1c Petite Head Small Letters BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1843 Philadelphia
1843 1c Petite Head, Small Letters BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1843 Philadelphia
1844 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1844 Philadelphia
1844 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1844 Philadelphia
1845 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1845 Philadelphia
1845 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1845 Philadelphia
1846 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1846 Philadelphia
1846 1c Small Date BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1846 Philadelphia
1847 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1847 Philadelphia
1847 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1847 Philadelphia
1848 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1848 Philadelphia
1848 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1848 Philadelphia
1849 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1849 Philadelphia
1849 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1849 Philadelphia
1850 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1850 Philadelphia
1850 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1850 Philadelphia
1851 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1851 Philadelphia
1852 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1852 Philadelphia
1852 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1852 Philadelphia
1853 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1853 Philadelphia
1853 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1853 Philadelphia
1854 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1854 Philadelphia
1854 1c BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1854 Philadelphia
1855 1c Slanted 55 BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1855 Philadelphia
1855 1c Upright 55 BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1855 Philadelphia
1856 1c Slanted 5 BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1856 Philadelphia
1856 1c Upright 5 BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1856 Philadelphia
1857 1c Large Date BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1857 Philadelphia
1857 1c Small Date BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 1857 Philadelphia
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 0 Philadelphia
Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 BN 1c Braided Hair Large Cents 0 Philadelphia