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A nice, no-problem example of this early half cent type coin.
A nice, no-problem example of this early half cent type coin.
"Superb Braided Hair Type, Hammered Strike, Steely Fields, Center Brown, Peripheral Orange . The Braided Hair half cent design was employed from 1849 through the end of the denomination's issuance. Mintages dropped notably in 1854 with only 55,358 struck that year. Cohen-1 is the single die pairing. Gem examples are very scarce with MS66 Brown and Red-Brown being very rare. This superb example is only one of five at the MS65+ level for both coloring certifications. A superb type piece with original brown and orange coloration along with a very sharp strike. One of the CoinFacts plates coins and ex. DL Hansen Collection. Housed in normal PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder with CAC approval.", as described by the seller.