1844 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,200 MS65 09-07-2009 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1844 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857 series. With a mintage of 2.4 million, this is a less common issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Liberty facing left with braided hair swept up and held by a beaded cord, wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. The 1844/81 overdate is one of the most dramatic large cent overdates. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $91 to $6.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1856.
