1851 Braided Hair Large Cent - VGAdd a classic piece of pre Civil War American coinage to your collection with this 1851 Braided Hair Large Cent. Struck in copper and significantly larger than today's cent, this historic coin circulated throughout the United States during a period of growth and expansion. Large Cents were a staple of everyday commerce for decades and remain a favorite among collectors of early American coinage. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features

The 1867 Shield Nickel With Rays in About Good (AG) condition shows heavy wear

this coin contains 1 full troy ounce of pure silver and is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition

The 1851 Cent is part of a series of Braided Hair coins struck from 1839-1857

This coin retains strong luster and sharp detail

featuring rich luster and a bold strike

On the reverse

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Its one-year-only reverse design and first-year status make it especially desirable among collectors

it holds significant historical and numismatic interest

though it still retains enough detail to serve as a recognizable example of this late 19th-century cent

The images used on this coin reflect the ancient biblical tale of Noah’s ark

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