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PCGS Number: 397744 Coin Date: 1845 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): Cent Variety: N-2 Desg: MS Mint Mark: P Composition: Copper Mintage: 3,894,804 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Braided Hair Coinage Years: 1839-1857 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 27.5 Weight (Grams): 10.89 Designer: Christian Gobrecht Edge: Plain Obverse Description: Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom. Reverse Description: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words ONE CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom. PCGS #: 397744 NGC ID: 226B
