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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 689)
The 1856 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design. The original mintage in 1856 was a very high total of 225 coins in which most have survived. This issue is the ultimate type coin for the series as there are quite a few to be had. They are worth anywhere between four thousand to over twenty thousand in red gem condition. The 1856 and 1857 round out this denomination with large mintages ready for a fine collection.
Obverse: Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.

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GSID: 689
Coin Date: 1856
Denomination: 1/2c / Half Cent
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 100
Coinage Type: Braided Hair
Coinage Years: 1840-1857
Composition: Copper
Variety: Original
Strike Type: Proof
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