1854 Braided Hair Large Cent
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1854 Braided Hair Large Cent
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Brand: US Mint
1854 Braided Hair Large Cent
Uncover an authentic piece of American antebellum history with this beautifully preserved 1854 United States Braided Hair Large Cent. Minted in the final golden decade before the Civil War, this substantial copper coin captures an era when "large cents" were the everyday backbone of American trade. Holding this piece connects you to a time when it could have bought newspapers reporting on the California Gold Rush, passed through the hands of early western pioneers, or jingled in the pockets of citizens witnessing a changing nation. Featuring Christian Gobrecht’s classic Liberty design with a detailed braided bun profile on the obverse and a bold celebratory wreath on the reverse, this coin boasts clear date lines and sharp details that elevate it far above standard heavily worn filler pieces. A spectacular addition for early American copper enthusiasts and discerning investors alike, it represents a tangible anchor to our national heritage that is fully verified and ready to take center stage in your collection.
Country: United States
Composition: 100% Copper
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Mintage: 4,236,156
Weight: Piece actual weight: 10.89 grams / 0.384 ounces / 0.350 Troy ounces
Composition: 100% Copper
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Mintage: 4,236,156
Weight: Piece actual weight: 10.89 grams / 0.384 ounces / 0.350 Troy ounces
- Dimensions: 27.5 mm diameter
- Lettering and Edging: Obverse text: LIBERTY / 1854; Reverse text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT; Edge: Plain
- Strike Type: Business Strike
- Variety: Regular Strike (Newcomb Variety Unspecified)
- Coin Designer and Design: Obverse: Christian Gobrecht; Left-facing profile of Liberty with hair tied in a braided bun, secured by two beaded cords, wearing a diadem inscribed with "LIBERTY", surrounded by 13 stars; Reverse: Christian Gobrecht; "ONE CENT" denomination enclosed within a continuous laurel wreath, surrounded by the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
- Condition - Circulated. Shows crisp mid-grade details consistent with a Choice Very Fine (VF-30 to VF-35) grade. Liberty's hair strands, coronet lettering, and reverse wreath leaves exhibit sharp, clear lines with uniform, honest pocket wear across the high points. Light green patina highlights and warm chocolate brown tones offer great overall eye appeal, free of major distracting corrosion, gouges, or rim dings. - See Pictures
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