1856 Braided Hair Large Cent
An 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent is a type of U.S. large cent coin minted in 1856, featuring the Braided Hair design of Liberty. The Braided Hair design, introduced in 1839, was designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht. This design depicts Liberty with her hair braided and pulled back, adorned with a coronet. The 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent was made of copper and is a significant piece in the history of early American coinage.
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