1839–1857: Braided Hair Large Cent

1839–1857: Braided Hair Large Cent history

1839–1857: Braided Hair Large Cent is the final large-cent design before the smaller copper-nickel cent replaced it in 1857. Christian Gobrecht refined the Coronet portrait with braided hair and a more formal head style.

Collectors study Newcomb die varieties, date sizes, and reverse lettering. Copper color and surface quality vary widely, making original texture and freedom from corrosion or smoothing important alongside the design attribution.