coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Braided Hair Large Cents \ 1857 \ Philadelphia
Braided Hair Large Cents are a type of copper coin produced by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1857. The design features a portrait of Liberty with braided hair on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse, indicating the coin's denomination of 1 cent. The 1857 Braided Hair Large Cent was minted at the Philadelphia Mint and is notable for its larger size compared to modern coins, making it a popular choice among collectors.
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1857 1c Large Date BN | 1c | Braided Hair Large Cents | 1857 | Philadelphia |
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1857 1c Small Date BN | 1c | Braided Hair Large Cents | 1857 | Philadelphia |