1849 Braided Hair Large Cent – W/ GA MORRIS Counterstrike #40

Mintage:
4,178,500

Notable Facts:

• The 1849 large cent was struck during the height of the California Gold Rush, a transformative period in U.S. history that ultimately influenced the shift away from large copper cents to smaller coinage.

• Known for generally strong strikes, many 1849 examples exhibit crisp detailing in the Liberty portrait and wreath, making them ideal for collectors seeking well-defined design features.

Description:
This 1849 Braided Hair Large Cent is a standout mid-19th century issue that showcases excellent preservation of design elements. Struck in Philadelphia with a mintage of over 4.1 million, it carries the classic features of Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty design, including a braided bun, coronet, and well-proportioned legends. The coin offered here is raw and uncertified, but displays exceptional detail in both the obverse and reverse, making it especially attractive to collectors seeking strong visual presence in their early copper. High-resolution photography reveals every element of this well-preserved example, from fine facial features to wreath lines.