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Braided Hair Large Cents (1840 to 1857)
1840 and 1842 strikes are known with with both small and large dates, with little difference in value. 1855 and 1856 strikes are known with both slanting and upright 5s of the date A slightly larger Liberty head and larger reverse lettering were used beginning in 1843. One 1843 variety uses the old obverse with the new reverse.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht - Diameter: 27.5 millimeters - Metal content: 100% Copper - Weight: 10.8900 grams - Edge: Plain - Mintmark: None
Braided Hair Large Cents (1840 to 1857)
1840 and 1842 strikes are known with with both small and large dates, with little difference in value. 1855 and 1856 strikes are known with both slanting and upright 5s of the date A slightly larger Liberty head and larger reverse lettering were used beginning in 1843. One 1843 variety uses the old obverse with the new reverse.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht - Diameter: 27.5 millimeters - Metal content: 100% Copper - Weight: 10.8900 grams - Edge: Plain - Mintmark: None
Guide created: 07/11/08 (updated 03/01/09)
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