coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Braided Hair Large Cents \ 1843
The Braided Hair Large Cent is a one-cent coin produced by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1857. The 1843 issue features a portrait of Liberty with braided hair on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. These coins are significant in numismatic history for their artistic design and represent a transition in U.S. coinage during the mid-19th century. Collectors value the Braided Hair Large Cents for their unique design and historical context within American currency.
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1843 1c Petite Head Small Letters BN | 1c | Braided Hair Large Cents | 1843 | Philadelphia |
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1843 1c Petite Head, Small Letters BN | 1c | Braided Hair Large Cents | 1843 | Philadelphia |