Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent PCGS Certified MS64BN
Product Description
The half cent was the smallest denomination coin ever minted by the United States. An astonishingly low value by today’s standards, this denomination was introduced in 1793 and had more purchasing power than a quarter does in 2020. Half cents eventually fell out of favor due to inflation and the rising price of copper, however, and were later discontinued in 1857. The 1855 Braided Hair half cent offered here is a stunning mint-state specimen with a pleasant brown luster, sharp strike, and is one of the last examples ever minted. The obverse features Liberty, facing left, with headdress and braids in her hair. The reverse shows a wreath encircling the denomination.
Product Details
- Measurements
4.5"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H
- OriginUnited States
— Braided Hair Half-Cent (1840-1857)
— Designer: Christian Gobrecht
— Weight: 5.44 grams
— Diameter: 23.0 mm
— Composition: 100% Copper
— Obverse Design: Lady Liberty With Headdress, Facing Left /13 Stars Around Border
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / DATE
— Reverse Design: Wreath
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT
— Ships In Plush Lined Box With A Certificate Of Authenticity
Please Note: You will receive the exact item(s) shown in the photos.
The coin offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more of these leading services: Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), Or Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC)
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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