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The Braided Hair Cent is a type of United States one-cent coin that was minted from 1839 to 1857. The 1852 Braided Hair Cent features a design by engraver William Kneass, showcasing a young woman's head with braided hair on the obverse, and a wreath surrounding the denomination on the reverse. This coin is notable for its larger size compared to earlier cent designs and reflects the changes in minting standards of the time. Collectors value the Braided Hair Cents for their historical significance and artistic design, with the 1852 variant being particularly sought after in higher grades.
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United States of America 1852 Philadelphia Braided Hair Cents $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Braided Hair Cents | 1852 | Philadelphia |