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Braided Hair Large Cents (1839–1857)
The Braided Hair Large Cent, designed by Christian Gobrecht, represents the final design of the United States' original large copper cent. Introduced in 1839 and struck through 1857, the series features a refined portrait of Liberty and marks the transition from early American copper coinage to the smaller cents used today.
Braided Hair Cents are collected by date, die variety, design subtype, and condition, with notable differences in Liberty's portrait, date sizes, and reverse lettering.
History of the Braided Hair Cent
During the 1830s, Christian Gobrecht began modifying the Coronet Head Large Cent design originally created by Robert Scot. Several transitional portraits appeared before the Braided Hair design was introduced late in 1839.
The 1839 transitional varieties include the Head of 1838, Silly Head, and Booby Head, reflecting the Mint's experimentation with Liberty's appearance. These distinctive varieties are generally associated with the preceding Coronet Head series, while the 1839 Petite Head, also known as the Head of 1840, marks the beginning of the Braided Hair design.
The new portrait depicted Liberty facing left, with her hair arranged in a braided bun secured at the back of her head. She wears a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, with thirteen stars surrounding the portrait and the date beneath.
The reverse retains ONE CENT within a wreath, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, with refinements to the lettering and design details.
Petite Head and Mature Head Varieties
Collectors recognize two principal portrait styles within the Braided Hair Cent series.
Petite Head (1839–1843): The earlier design features Liberty's head inclined slightly forward and downward, with a compact portrait and carefully defined braided hair.
Mature Head (1843–1857): Introduced in 1843, this modification presents Liberty in a more upright position. The Mature Head design continued through the final year of Large Cent production.
Beyond these major subtypes, collectors encounter Large Date and Small Date varieties, differences in reverse lettering, and numerous die varieties throughout the series.
The Final Years of the Large Cent
Braided Hair Cents were produced for circulation throughout the 1840s and 1850s, often in substantial quantities. The series also includes specially struck Proof examples, which are considerably scarcer than ordinary circulation strikes.
By the 1850s, the size and cost of producing the traditional copper Large Cent had become increasingly impractical. In 1857, the United States Mint discontinued the Large Cent and introduced the smaller Flying Eagle Cent, marking a major change in American coinage.
Collecting Braided Hair Large Cents
Braided Hair Large Cents offer collectors a variety of approaches, from assembling a complete date set to pursuing specialized die varieties and exceptional Mint State examples.
Uncirculated copper coins are commonly described using Brown (BN), Red-Brown (RB), and Red (RD) color designations, reflecting the amount of original red copper color remaining on their surfaces.
Condition, original surfaces, strike quality, and variety attribution are important considerations when evaluating individual examples. Certified Braided Hair Cents graded by PCGS, NGC, and CACG, along with CAC-approved coins, offer collectors professionally evaluated examples of this final chapter in America's Large Cent series.
