PCGS Number: 1999 Coin Date: 1856 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): Cent Variety: Slanted 5 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Braided Hair Coinage Years: 1839-1857 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 27.5 Fineness: 0 Weight (Grams): 10.89 Weight (Ounces): 0 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. NGC ID: 2274
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