Half Cents for Sale
Braided Hair Half Cent
The Braided Hair Half Cent was minted from 1840 through 1857. From 1840 through 1849 were proof/restrikes, with regular issues starting in 1849
Vital Statistics Summary
Key Coin Info
- Designed by: Christian Gobrecht
- Issued: 1840-1857
- Composition: Copper
- Diameter: 23 mm
- Weight: 5.44 grams
- Edge: Plain Business Strike
- Mintage: 544,540
- Proof: ?