Beautiful US Copper Coin 1853 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cent VF++
Description: A nice very fine or much better copper 1853 Braided Hair Liberty Head large cent or penny. The coin itself is better than the scan shows and has good details. The obverse shows the details of the hair of top of the head with all the pearl strands. The hair above the brow is still evident and the word Liberty is still evident and has wear commensurate with the coin's age and its circulated status. The reverse of the coin is in a much better condition than the obverse with all the details being well preserved. The coin has wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. The coin is nicely toned and has good eye appeal. These coins were designed by Christian Golbrecht . Early US coins such as this are gradually getting difficult to find. Please view scan as it is part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1853.
Mint: Philadelphia.
Size and Weight: The coin weighs ~10.5 grams of a copper and is 27.5 mm in diameter. The coin has the plain edge design.
References: This is KM #67 and it is listed on page 108 in "2019 US Coin R. S. Yeoman (The Official Red Book), 72nd edition, Jeff Garrett, Senior Editor, Published by Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, GA.
Condition: I would grade this coin as very fine or much better with the reverse being in a better condition when compared to the obverse. The obverse shows the details of the hair bun on top of the head with all the pearl strands. The hair above the brow is still evident and the word Liberty is still evident and has wear commensurate with the coin's age and its circulated status. The reverse of the coin is in a much better condition than the obverse with all the details being well preserved. The coin has wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. The coin is nicely toned and has good eye appeal. A definite quality coin, deserving a spot in your collection. Please see photo to appreciate condition and beauty of the coin.
