1851 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - 51/81
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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
$5,750 MS66 07-30-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1851 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - 51/81 was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a cent in the Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857 series. The U.S. Mint produced 9.9 million examples, making this 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 1851/81 overdate is notable. High mintage year. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $50 to $1.9K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1895.
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