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Half Cent

US Coin - 1847 - Braided Hair Half Cent - Philadelphia
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Common NameHalf Cent
DenominationHalf Cent
Year1847
MintPhiladelphia
SeriesBraided Hair Half Cent
Circulation TypeProof
MaterialCopper 95
Mintage25
US Coin - 1847 - Braided Hair Half Cent - Philadelphia



Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc
History:

The Braided Hair half cents boast some of the lowest mintages of any U.S. coin types. Some collectors, especially those who have an affinity for this denomination, believe they are among the best values, as well. From 1840 to 1849, only proof examples were struck, thus the first circulation strikes did not appear until 1849. The highest mintage of the series is the mere 147,672 half cents made in 1851; most other mintages are around 50,000 coins or less.

Apart from the Proofs, all dates can be found with ease, often in high grade. Full Red examples are very scarce. 1852 half cents are known only in proof condition and the so-called 'Originals' of this date are exceedingly rare. The Proof-only half cents of 1840-1849 are found as 'Originals' (Large Berries), 'First Restrikes' (Small Berries), and 'Second Restrikes' (Small Berries, different reverse). In 1857, the half cent denomination was officially abolished.

Item created by: gdm on 2016-09-04 20:21:30

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