1853 Braided Hair Half-Cent

1853 Half Cent Braided Hair VF Obverse
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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 ICG AU58 High Grade Type Coin
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1853 US Braided Hair Half Cent Copper Coin Philadelphia Mint
1853 US Braided Hair Half Cent Copper Coin Philadelphia Mint
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1851 Braided Hair Half Cent Philadelphia Mint PCGS AU Details Cleaned
1851 Braided Hair Half Cent Philadelphia Mint PCGS AU Details Cleaned
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1850 Braided Hair Half Cent -  Fine  - Slight Wear LIBERTY
1850 Braided Hair Half Cent - Fine - Slight Wear LIBERTY
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1853 Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c ANACS AU55 #761 About Uncirculated ECC&C, Inc.
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