1854 Large Cent – Classic Mid-19th Century U.S. Copper Coin #52

Mintage:

4,236,156

Notable Facts:

• The 1854 large cent belongs to the later years of the Braided Hair series and typically exhibits well-centered, high-quality strikes from refined mid-19th century dies.

• With large cents nearing the end of their production life, 1854 coins offer collectors a look into the final era of oversized U.S. copper coinage before the transition to small cents in 1857.

Description:

The 1854 Braided Hair Large Cent is a hallmark of pre-Civil War American coinage, minted at Philadelphia in a quantity just over 4.2 million. This issue showcases Christian Gobrecht’s enduring Liberty design, which features a braided hair bun beneath a coronet and a classic laurel wreath reverse. Struck during a time of increasing economic and political change in the United States, this coin captures the last years of large cent production before the series ended in 1857. Whether for a type set or a copper-focused collection, the 1854 cent offers an iconic and accessible example of 19th-century numismatic craftsmanship. Coins are offered raw, and each is photographed in high resolution to allow close evaluation of surface details and tone.