The 1853 Braided Hair Half-CentBraided Hair cents (Coronet large cents) were minted between 1840 and 1857. The coin was designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht. They are made from copper and have a diameter of 23mm, weighing 5.44g.
The Obverse shows an image of Liberty. 13 stars around (the number of States at the time) and date below.
The Reverse shows a wreath with berries enclosing the denomination HALF CENT. Around is the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.Image credit: Mountain View Coins (via mycoinpictures.com)
Mintage: 129,694 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at US Mint - Philadelphia
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Remember 1853 ?
Monarch is Queen Victoria. Prime Minister is George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (Coalition). US President is Millard Fillmore (W-New York) and then on March 4 it is Franklin Pierce (D-New Hampshire). The California Gold Rush (1848–1855) continues. The Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society opens. Manchester is granted City status. The world's first public aquarium is opened in London Zoo. The Crimean War starts. West Australian becomes the first horse to win the English Triple Crown, winning the Epsom Derby, 2,000 Guineas and St Leger.
Category: USA Cents
Cents and half-cents were the first coins struck by the United States of America. The first coins were minted in 1793. By law, the half-cent must be exactly half the weight of one cent. Americans often refer to them as pennies.The general classification of cents is as follows:
Large cents:
- Flowing Hair Chain 1793
- Flowing Hair Wreath 1793
- Liberty Cap 1793–1796
- Draped bust 1796–1807
- Classic Head 1808–1814
- Liberty Head 1816-1857
- Coronet 1816–1839
- Matron Head 1816-1835
- Matron Head Modified ("Young Head") 1835-1839
- Braided Hair 1839–1857, 1868
- Coronet 1816–1839
- Flying Eagle cent (1856–1858)
- Indian Head cent (1859–1909)
- Lincoln cent (1909–present)
- Lincoln Wheat (1909–1958)
- Lincoln Memorial (1959–2008)
- Lincoln Bicentennial 4 reverse designs (2009)
- Lincoln Union Shield[13] (2010–present)
Which Mint: US Mint - Philadelphia
The United States Mint, Philadelphia was founded in 1792. It has a mint mark of 'P' although the early coins minted there do not carry a mint mark. The 'P' was added to most coins after 1980.Country of Origin: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.