Large Cent Question. Braided Or Coronet?

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LTMets44 Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:07 pm I need some help. I bought a 1838 "Coronet Hair" Large cent but I'm confused. I have a few pictures below to explain. I know that this is a Coronet (1816 - 1839) and I know this is a Braided (1839-1857) But what is this? It was advertised as a Coronet Hair and the date matches. But the beads in the hair looks like the Braided Hair. Please help. Thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

Apollo Pillar of the Community Canada 1610 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:14 pm Look at the hair at the bottom of the neck. Coronet is shorter, braided is more elongated Report this Post to the Staff
LTMets44 Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:16 pm I did notice that, but it's the beads in the hair that threw me off. I thought the beads were only on the braided hear? Report this Post to the Staff
matthewpj73 Valued Member United States 187 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:23 pm 1835-1839 coronets are known as a "transitional" design...you can read about it in the history section of the site...your coin is correct design for the date and is identified as a Coronet. Report this Post to the Staff
LTMets44 Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:28 pm Aha, that makes sense. (no pun intended) Thank you. I did find a 1837 Coronet with the beads too. Thanks. =) Report this Post to the Staff
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