1853 Liberty Head Large Cent – Timeless Early American Copper Issue #48

Mintage:

6,641,131

Notable Facts:

• The 1853 issue is part of the later Braided Hair series and reflects some of the most refined dies of the large cent era, often producing sharp, well-balanced strikes.

• Minted just four years before the end of large cent production, this coin represents the final chapter of large-size copper in American circulation.

Description:

The 1853 Braided Hair Large Cent is a classic representation of U.S. mid-19th century copper coinage. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Liberty with a braided bun and coronet, while the reverse displays the traditional ONE CENT surrounded by a laurel wreath. With a mintage of over 6.6 million, this issue was widely circulated across a growing nation, and it stands today as a favored type coin for collectors of early federal coinage. Offered raw and uncertified, each coin is imaged in high resolution to showcase its detail and character. An essential piece for anyone building a 19th-century U.S. type set or copper-centric collection.