Proof Braided Hair Large Cents
In addition to the millions of Braided Hair Cents struck for circulation, proofs were also struck in extremely limited quantities (Buy on eBay). The sale of these pieces was not…
1857 Braided Hair Large Cent
The 1857 Braided Hair Cent (Buy on eBay) represented the final issue for both the series and the large cent denomination. The total mintage for circulation reached 333,456 pieces with…
1844/81 “Blundered Date” Braided Hair Large Cent
The 1844 "44 over 81" Braided Hair Cent (Buy on eBay) is one of many interesting varieties of the series and also one of several date blunders. The date was…
Braided Hair Large Cent Mintages
The Braided Hair Cent was struck each year at the Philadelphia Mint from 1839 to 1857. During the first year of the series, the prior Coronet Head Cents were also…
Composition and Specifications
Braided Hair Cents were struck in a composition of pure copper, which was also the reason for the discontinuation of the series. Copper had risen in price steadily since the…