1853 Braided Hair Half-Cent

1853 Half Cent Braided Hair VF Obverse

The 1853 Braided Hair Half-Cent

Braided 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.

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Mintage: 129,694 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at US Mint - Philadelphia
Minted in 1853. See Coins and Events of 1853
Category: USA Cents. See more USA Cents coins and see which USA Cents coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United States of America
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1853 BRAIDED HAIR HALF CENT CHOICE AU + BU VERY NICE BETTER LOW MINTAGE DATE
1853 BRAIDED HAIR HALF CENT CHOICE AU + BU VERY NICE BETTER LOW MINTAGE DATE
£ 146.84
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent - 1/2c PCGS VF30 - Nice Type Coin!
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£ 160.19
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent Coin
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent Coin
£ 66.75
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent - PCGS AU 53 - Nice Coin No Issues - Free Ship!!
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£ 222.06
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent Beautiful High Grade Coin Rare Date
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent Beautiful High Grade Coin Rare Date
£ 111.25
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent, Great Detail And Color, Holed Coin
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent, Great Detail And Color, Holed Coin
£ 53.40
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent *8119
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent *8119
£ 266.11
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent
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