1852 Large Cent – Historic Mid-19th Century American Copper Coin #43

Mintage:

5,063,094

Notable Facts:

• The 1852 large cent is part of the later issues of the Braided Hair series and features refined die work that produced bold and consistent strikes.

• These cents were minted just a few years before the transition to smaller-sized copper-nickel cents, making them one of the last examples of full-size U.S. large cents.

Description:

The 1852 Braided Hair Large Cent is a hallmark of mid-19th century U.S. copper coinage. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features the iconic Liberty bust with braided hair and coronet, while the reverse is adorned with a laurel wreath encircling the denomination. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of just over 5 million, this issue represents the final era of large cent production before its replacement by the smaller Flying Eagle cent in 1857. Popular with both type and series collectors, this coin offers a strong visual link to the American antebellum economy and coinage tradition. Coins are presented raw and documented with high-resolution photography for full transparency.