1845 Braided Hair Large Cent – Mid-19th Century U.S. Copper Classic

Mintage:
1,574,829

Notable Facts:

• The 1845 large cent was struck during a time of national transformation, just three months before Florida became the 27th U.S. state and one year before the start of the Mexican-American War.

• This issue features Christian Gobrecht’s refined Braided Hair Liberty design, known for its durability and consistent strike quality throughout the 1840s.

Description:
The 1845 Braided Hair Large Cent stands as a durable and historically rich example of U.S. antebellum coinage. Minted in Philadelphia with a relatively low mintage of just over 1.57 million, this issue circulated widely in a country on the verge of continental expansion. The coin reflects the artistic stability of Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty motif, featuring a braided hair bun and bold serif lettering. Offered raw and uncertified from a private collection, this coin is presented with high-resolution images to clearly show its detail and originality. A solid addition to any collection of 19th-century U.S. type coins or copper issues.