Braided Hair Large Cents
(1839 - 1857)
The Braided Hair Large Cent was introduced in 1839 as a refinement of the earlier Coronet design and represents the final major style of the large cent series. Liberty is depicted with her hair intricately braided and tied in a bun, reflecting the more polished engraving standards of the mid-19th century. This subtype was struck from 1839 through 1857 and includes both early transitional issues and later dates with higher mintages as copper coin production increased. While many examples are obtainable in circulated grades, certain varieties and high-grade pieces remain challenging. The 1857 issue marks the end of large cent coinage, as the denomination was replaced later that year by the smaller Flying Eagle cent.
Check out dates & mintages for Braided Hair Large Cents, below.Business Strikes
1839 | 200,000
1840 | 2,462,700
1841 | 1,597,367
1842 | 2,383,390
1843 | 2,425,342
1844 | 2,398,752
1845 | 3,894,804
1846 | 4,120,800
1847 | 6,183,669
1848 | 6,415,799
1849 | 4,178,500
1850 | 4,426,844
1851 | 9,889,707
1852 | 5,063,094
1853 | 6,641,131
1854 | 4,236,156
1855 | 1,574,829
1856 | 2,690,463
1857 | 333,456
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