1856 Braided Hair Large Cent
Braided Hair Large Cent · 1839-1857
- Year / Mint 1856 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 1¢
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Mintage 2,690,463
- Tier unclassified
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| VF35 | $100 asking | 1 |
| XF40 | $70 · $71 · $71 asking | 3 |
| XF45 | $135–$175 asking | 5 |
| AU50 | $110 asking | 1 |
| AU53 | $225 asking | 1 |
| AU58 | $210 asking | 1 |
| MS63 | $450 asking | 1 |
| MS63 CAC | $770 asking | 1 |
| MS64 | $1,125 asking | 1 |
| MS64 CAC | $865 asking | 1 |
| MS65 | $1,100 · $1,150 · $1,600 asking | 3 |
| MS66 | $2,650 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-09-22 – 2026-10-26.
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Braided Hair Large Cent (1839-1857)
- Denomination 1¢
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Composition Copper
- Weight 10.89 g
- Diameter 27.5 mm
- Edge Plain
- Mintage 2,690,463
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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