1839 - 1857 Liberty Head (Braided Hair) Cent
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Weight:10.89 gramsContent:100% copperDiameter (1839):28-29 millimetersDiameter (1840-1857):27 millimeters |
Edge:PlainDesigner (1839):Robert Scot, modified by Christian Gobrecht. (Obverse of one Braided Hair variety.)Designer (1840-1857):Christian Gobrecht |
| Year/ Mint Mark | Circulation Strikes | Proof Strikes |
|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 3,128,661 (includes some Matron Head varieties) | 0 |
| 1840 | 2,462,700 | About 20 |
| 1841 | 1,597,367 | About 30 |
| 1842 | 2,383,390 | About 20 |
| 1843 | 2,425,342 | About 20 |
| 1844 | 2,398,752 | About 30 |
| 1845 | 3,894,804 | About 20 |
| 1846 | 4,120,800 | About 30 |
| 1847 | 6,183,669 | About 20 |
| 1848 | 6,415,799 | About 20 |
| 1849 | 4,178,500 | About 20 |
| 1850 | 4,426,844 | About 20 |
| 1851 | 9,889,707 | 0 |
| 1852 | 5,063,094 | About 20 |
| 1853 | 6,641,131 | 0 |
| 1854 | 4,236,156 | About 30 |
| 1855 | 1,574,829 | About 100 |
| 1856 | 2,690,463 | About 150 |
| 1857 | 333,456 | About 200 |
Mint Mark Legend
Just below the wreath on the reverse.| Mint Mark | Mint | Date of Operation |
| None | Philadelphia | 1793-present |
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1854 BRAIDED HAIR LIBERTY HEAD LARGE CENT HIGH GRADE SCRATCHES 1C PENNY
1840 LARGE DATE BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT LY FINE XF COIN DETAILS 17579
1856 LARGE CENT GREAT DETAILS BENT 99C SHIPPING
1856 LARGE CENT NICE DETAILS HOLED 99C SHIPPING
1851 LARGE CENT NICE DETAILS 99C SHIPPING BRAIDED HAIR TYPE
1849 LARGE CENT GREAT DETAILS REVERSE RIM DAMAGE
1846 LARGE CENT NICE DETAILS BRAIDED HAIR TYPE 99C SHIPPING
1845 LARGE CENT BRAIDED HAIR TYPE NICE DETAILS 99C SHIPPING
1852 BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT BU DEEP CHOCOLATE BROWN COPPER
1845 BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT AU DETAILS
1847 LARGE CENT LARGE 7 OVER SMALL 7. ALSO COUNTER STAMP
1848 BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT 1C ANACS AU50
1845 1C BRAIDED HAIR CENT 83670
1848 US LARGE CENTS
1855 UPRIGHT 5'S BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT XF DETAILS
1843 BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT PETITE HEAD SMALL LETTERS VF XF
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