1839 - 1857 Liberty Head (Braided Hair) Cent
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Liberty Head (Braided Hair) Large Cent General Grading Standards
G4 GoodConsiderably worn. LIBERTY readable.VG8 Very GoodHairlines smooth but visible, outline of ear clearly defined.F12 FineHairlines at top of head and behind ear worn but visible. Braid over brow plain, ear clear.VF20 Very FineAll details more sharp. Hair over brow shows only slight wear.EF40 Extremely FineHair above ear detailed, but slightly worn.AU55 About UncirculatedTrace of wear on high points of hair above the ear and eye and on highest points on leaves and bow.MS60 UncirculatedTypical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.MS63 UncirculatedSome distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Braided Hair Large Cent Specifications
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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