1846 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Proof Small Date
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$45 AU Details 08-16-2019 eBay
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The 1846 Braided Hair Coronet Head Cent - Proof Small Date is a proof cent from the Braided Hair Coronet Head Cents 1839-1857 series. With a mintage of 22, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 6 mint variants, representing only less than 1% 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. Small Date, Medium Date, and Tall Date varieties. Higher mintage year. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Auction record: $45 AU Details 08-16-2019 eBay. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #615670.
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