1843 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Petite Head, Lg Letters
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$7,763 MS65 09-07-2009 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1843 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Petite Head, Lg Letters is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857 series. With a mintage of 2.4 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. 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. Petite Head and Mature Head subtypes exist. The 1843 Obverse of 1842 is a collected variety. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $30 to $1.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1847.
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