Braided Hair Cent 1847.

Description

BRAIDED HAIR CENT 1847.

Obverse: Braided hair liberty to left, within circle of stars.

Engraver: Christian Gobrecht.

Reverse: Value within wreath.

Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Mintage: 6,183,669.

Copper, 10.49g, 27.5mm.

KM67.

Grade US AU-50. 

Obverse: There are traces of wear near the ear, and on high points of the curls on the neck and below the bust.

Reverse: High points of leaves show slight wear on the edges and ribs. There is a trace of wear on the bow.

Surface is somewhat lustrous.