Whitman Expo
Braided Hair Half Cent 1849-1857 Half Cent MS BN Values
Details
Obverse: Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Basic Information
GSID:
72302
Coin Date:
Braided Hair Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
1849-1857
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.44 gr
Weight:
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
