Name: 1845 Braided Hair US Large Cent
Brand: US Mint
SKU: C00418452
Price: 60.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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1845 Braided Hair US Large Cent

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Brand: US Mint

1845 Braided Hair US Large Cent – Authentic Early American Copper Penny

Own a tangible slice of pre-Civil War American commerce with this beautifully preserved 1845 Braided Hair Large Cent. Minted over fifteen years before the outbreak of the American Civil War, this substantial copper coin likely jingled in the pockets of frontier pioneers, merchants, and early citizens during the era of Westward Expansion and the California Gold Rush. Nearly the size of a modern half dollar, these historic "pennies" feel remarkably heavy in the hand and serve as a beautiful reminder of a time when everyday currency was crafted to endure. Perfect for seasoned numismatists or those starting a historic type set, this authentic large cent delivers rich history and excellent eye appeal straight to your collection.

Country: United States
Composition: 100% Copper
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Mintage: 3,894,804
Weight: 10.89 grams / 0.384 standard oz / 0.350 Troy oz
Dimensions: Diameter: 27.50 mm, Thickness: 2.35 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: LIBERTY (inscribed on coronet), 1845; Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT; Edge: Plain
Strike Type: Business / Regular Strike
Variety: None (Standard regular issue die pairing)
Coin Designer and Design: Christian Gobrecht; Obverse features a left-facing youthful Liberty bust adorned with a braided hairstyle and a "LIBERTY" coronet, encircled by 13 stars; Reverse features a continuous, closed laurel wreath enclosing the denomination "ONE CENT".

Condition - Circulated. The coin is in beautiful Fine (F) to Very Fine (VF) details condition, showing strong, bold lettering along the obverse coronet, clear hair braids, an entirely legible date, and nicely defined leaves inside the reverse wreath. It features a rich, wholesome brown patina with minor, honest circulation wear consistent with its age. - See Pictures

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