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PCGS Number: 1229 Coin Date: 1853 Denomination (Short): 1/2c Denomination (Long): Half Cent Desg: MS Composition: Copper Mintage: 129,694 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Braided Hair Coinage Years: 1849-1857 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 23.5 Weight (Grams): 5.44 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 HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom. PCGS #: 1229 NGC ID: 26YX
