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The Braided Hair cent, minted from 1839 to 1857, represented the final design of the large cent series. Struck with 100% copper and measuring approximately 27-29mm in diameter, these historic Large Cent coins were significantly larger than modern pennies. The Braided Hair design was created by Christian Gobrecht, 3rd Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, and this rare copper penny from the latter stages of the program is available in AU55 condition with a BN designation for its copper coloration. Right now, the 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent Coin is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent is in About Uncirculated 55 condition, indicating a coin at the higher end of the AU scale. Coins in this condition often showcase extremely light wear on the higher relief points, with medium or near-full luster possible. The BN designation is unique to copper coins and refers to Brown. Copper coins with the BN designation have less than 5% of the original reddish-orange copper luster. Due to oxidation and toning, BN copper coins have a darker, chocolate-brown color.
The broader Large Cent series was among the first coins struck by the United States Mint following its establishment in 1792, with production beginning in 1793 and continuing until 1857. These substantial copper coins, weighing about half an ounce and nearly the size of a modern half-dollar, went through several major design changes during their 64-year run, including the Chain cent, Wreath cent, Liberty Cap, Draped Bust, Classic Head, Matron Head, and Braided Hair designs. The large cents served as a crucial denomination in early American commerce when paper currency was scarce and precious metals were reserved for higher-value coins. The series ended in 1857 due to rising copper costs and public inconvenience with their size.
The obverse of the 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent features the fourth iteration of the Braided Hair Series. The design was originally created in 1816 by Robert Scot, 1st Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Starting in 1836, Christian Gobrecht would make a series of alterations to the original design, with the Braided Hair Mature Head design found on this coin debuting in 1843.
On the reverse, the 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent offers a simple design concept. Also created in 1816 by Scot, and modified in 1839 by Gobrecht, this image shows the denomination at the center of a wreath, with the nation of issue encircling the edge of the field.
If you have any questions about rare copper coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Braided Hair cent, minted from 1839 to 1857, represented the final design of the large cent series. Struck with 100% copper and measuring approximately 27-29mm in diameter, these historic Large Cent coins were significantly larger than modern pennies. The Braided Hair design was created by Christian Gobrecht, 3rd Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, and this rare copper penny from the latter stages of the program is available in AU55 condition with a BN designation for its copper coloration. Right now, the 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent Coin is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent is in About Uncirculated 55 condition, indicating a coin at the higher end of the AU scale. Coins in this condition often showcase extremely light wear on the higher relief points, with medium or near-full luster possible. The BN designation is unique to copper coins and refers to Brown. Copper coins with the BN designation have less than 5% of the original reddish-orange copper luster. Due to oxidation and toning, BN copper coins have a darker, chocolate-brown color.
The broader Large Cent series was among the first coins struck by the United States Mint following its establishment in 1792, with production beginning in 1793 and continuing until 1857. These substantial copper coins, weighing about half an ounce and nearly the size of a modern half-dollar, went through several major design changes during their 64-year run, including the Chain cent, Wreath cent, Liberty Cap, Draped Bust, Classic Head, Matron Head, and Braided Hair designs. The large cents served as a crucial denomination in early American commerce when paper currency was scarce and precious metals were reserved for higher-value coins. The series ended in 1857 due to rising copper costs and public inconvenience with their size.
The obverse of the 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent features the fourth iteration of the Braided Hair Series. The design was originally created in 1816 by Robert Scot, 1st Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Starting in 1836, Christian Gobrecht would make a series of alterations to the original design, with the Braided Hair Mature Head design found on this coin debuting in 1843.
On the reverse, the 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent offers a simple design concept. Also created in 1816 by Scot, and modified in 1839 by Gobrecht, this image shows the denomination at the center of a wreath, with the nation of issue encircling the edge of the field.
If you have any questions about rare copper coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
