1845 Braided Hair Large Cent — Very Good (VG)
A classic 1845 Braided Hair Large Cent, featuring Liberty facing left on the obverse with her hair tied in a braided bun and the word “LIBERTY” on her headband. The obverse is surrounded by 13 stars, with the date below. The reverse displays “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” surrounding a wreath containing “ONE CENT.”
This example is graded Very Good (VG), showing moderate circulation wear while retaining the date, lettering, and major design details. The 1845 issue is a relatively common date within the Braided Hair series, but it remains a popular collectible among early U.S. copper enthusiasts.
Details:
- Year: 1845
- Denomination: One Cent
- Type: Braided Hair Large Cent
- Designer: Christian Gobrecht
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 10.89 grams
- Diameter: 27.5 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Condition: Very Good (VG)
- Mintage: 3,894,804
