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The Braided Hair Cent is a design type of the United States one cent coin, minted from 1840 to 1857. The 1849 Braided Hair Cent features a young woman with braided hair on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse, representing liberty and agriculture. It is made of copper and has a diameter of 19 mm. Collectors value these coins based on factors such as condition, rarity, and historical significance, with variations in mintage affecting their market price. The 1849 Braided Hair Cent is particularly sought after due to its early date in the series and its connection to the expanding American economy during that era.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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United States of America 1849 N/A Braided Hair Cents $4 | $4 (Four Dollars) | Braided Hair Cents | 1849 | N/A |