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| Make a wise investment in the 1851 Braided Hair Cent copper coin which is also a priceless souvenir to possess. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this Braided Hair Cent is struck in pure copper. Moreover, this copper coin was minted between 1839 and 1857, making it one of the oldest keepsakes of mid 19th century America. Plus, on its obverse side, this Braided Hair Cent bears an image of Liberty wearing a coronet, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies. What’s more, on its reverse, the 1851 Braided Hair Cent bears a continuous wreath surrounding the denomination with the official name of the country inscribed around the border. | ||
| Properties | ||
| Geo | United States | |
| Sub Geo | Not Available | |
| Coinage Type | Circulation Coinage | |
| Denomination | Cent | |
| Year | 1851 | |
| Composition | Copper | |
| Catalog Number | KM# 67 | |
| Coin Name | Braided Hair Cent | |
| Mint Name | U.S. Mint | |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia | |
| Obverse Description | Head left, braided hair, within circle of stars, date below | |
| Reverse Description | Value within wreath | |
| Reverse Legend | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | |
| General Note | 1840 and 1842 strikes are known with both small and large dates, with little difference in value. A slightly larger Liberty head and larger reverse lettering were used beginning in 1843. | |
| Diameter (mm.) | 27.5 | |
| Weight (g.) | 10.89 | |
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