1848 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent
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Auction Record
$21,275 MS67 09-07-2009 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1848 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent is a cent from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857 series. The U.S. Mint produced 6.4 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% of production. 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. Multiple Newcomb die varieties. Production was strong. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $30 to $721 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1883.
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