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½ Cent "Braided Hair - Half Cent"
| Copper | 5.44 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1840-1857 |
| Value | ½ Cent (1⁄200 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.44 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF CENT
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 84 grains.General
1849
1852
Interesting fact
The Braided Hair - Half Cent coin was designed by Christian Gobrecht, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1840 to 1844. The coin features a portrait of Lady Liberty with braided hair, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Lady Liberty with flowing hair. This design change was meant to symbolize the growing influence of American culture and the idea of liberty as a guiding principle for the nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | 39864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 39812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 147672 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 129694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 55358 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 56500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 | 40430 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 35180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent "Braided Hair - Half Cent" 1840-1857 coin.
