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1839 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Type of 1840

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1839

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Mintage

200,000

Composition

Copper

Weight

10.89g

Diameter

27.5mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$50 - $2,171

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$13,200 MS66BN 08-11-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1839 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Type of 1840 is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857 series. With a mintage of 200,000, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left with braided hair swept up and held by a beaded cord, wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. First year of the Braided Hair design. The 1839/6 overdate (Head of 1838) and Silly Head/Booby Head subtypes are notable varieties. Estimated market value ranges from $50 to $2.2K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1817.