Name: Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR RD [Type]
SKU: 84876

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Braided Hair Cent 1c 1839-1857 PR RD [Type]

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Obverse Description

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 Description

The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words ONE CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 84876

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, [Date]

Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE CENT

Weight (gr): 10.89 gr

Weight (oz): 0.3501 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 27.5

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Variety: 1839-1857

Coin Date: Braided Hair Cent

Denomination: 1c

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Coinage Type: United States Large Cent

Coinage Years: 1839-1857

Composition: Copper

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