1839 - 1857 Liberty Head (Braided Hair) Cent
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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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