This 1850 Braided Hair Large Cent is a stunning piece of American history. With a grade of MS 63 and certification from both NGC and CAC, it's evident that this coin is a true gem. Its composition of copper and color of BN make it a beautiful addition to any collection. The coin was minted in Philadelphia and is part of the Braided Hair category of Large Cents. Its variety is N-7 and it's a Business strike type. This coin is a must-have for any serious collector of American coins and paper money. In addition to the techincal merits above, this coin is perhaps one of the more undergraded coins currently in our inventory. The perfect, mark free and satiny fiels are just so beautiful it boggles the mind why NGC didn't grade this jewel full gem! You decide...NGC MS63BN CAC!

The United States large cent coinage refers to a series of copper coins that were minted by the United States Mint with a denomination of one cent, or 1/100th of a dollar. Large cents were produced from 1793 to 1857, and during this period, several design variations were used.

Here are some key points about the US large cent coinage:

  1. Flowing Hair Type (1793): The first large cents minted in 1793 featured a design known as the Flowing Hair type. These coins were the first coins struck by the United States Mint. The obverse (front) of the coin depicted a profile portrait of Liberty with flowing hair, while the reverse (back) featured a wreath encircling the denomination "ONE CENT" and the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The Flowing Hair type was only minted in 1793 and is extremely rare and valuable.


  3. Chain Cent Type (1793): Also minted in 1793, the Chain cent featured a design with 13 chain links representing the 13 original colonies on the reverse. The obverse design was similar to the Flowing Hair type, depicting Liberty with flowing hair.


  5. Wreath Cent Type (1793): Following the Chain cent, the design was changed to feature a wreath on the reverse, symbolizing unity. The obverse design remained similar to the previous issues, depicting Liberty with flowing hair.


  7. Liberty Cap Type (1793-1796): The Liberty Cap large cents, minted from 1793 to 1796, featured a design with Liberty wearing a Liberty cap on the obverse. The reverse design changed slightly over the years but generally featured a wreath encircling the denomination.


  9. Draped Bust Type (1796-1807): The Draped Bust large cents were minted from 1796 to 1807. These coins featured a new design with a bust of Liberty facing right on the obverse, wearing a draped garment. The reverse design featured a wreath encircling the denomination.


  11. Classic Head Type (1808-1814): The Classic Head large cents were minted from 1808 to 1814. These coins featured a new design with a bust of Liberty facing left on the obverse, wearing a cloth cap. The reverse design remained largely unchanged from the previous issues.


  13. Matron Head Type (1816-1839): The Matron Head large cents, also known as Coronet cents, were minted from 1816 to 1839. These coins featured a design with a bust of Liberty facing left on the obverse, wearing a Liberty cap with a coronet. The reverse design featured a wreath encircling the denomination.


  15. Braided Hair Type (1839-1857): The final type of large cents minted from 1839 to 1857 featured a design known as the Braided Hair type. This design depicted Liberty with her hair braided and tied with a band on the obverse. The reverse remained largely unchanged from the previous issues.

The production of large cents was discontinued in 1857 due to several factors, including the rising cost of copper and the decreasing purchasing power of the one-cent coin. Large cents hold historical significance and are sought after by collectors for their rarity and historical value.