1848 Braided Hair Large Cent – Deep Patina and Classic Mid-19th Century Design

Mintage:
1,944,500

Notable Facts:

• The 1848 Braided Hair Large Cent was issued during a time of increasing national expansion, just prior to the Gold Rush and the mass migration westward.

• Coins from this year are known for refined die work and tend to exhibit strong detail in Liberty’s portrait and the reverse wreath, especially in well-preserved examples.

Description:
This 1848 Braided Hair Large Cent offers a bold representation of American copper coinage in the years leading up to major national transformation. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 1,944,500, this coin features Christian Gobrecht’s enduring Liberty design and the classic ONE CENT wreath reverse. It is distinguished by its dark natural patina, giving the surfaces a rich, aged appearance while preserving key design elements. The coin is raw and uncertified, sourced from a private collection, and is well-suited for collectors of U.S. type coins or those drawn to original early American copper. High-resolution photography ensures every aspect of the coin is visible for clear assessment.