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Lot 82

1850 Liberty Head Copper Penny

Sold February 26, 2026

Price realized
$24
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Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $80-200

Origin: United States

Denomination: One Cent

Year: 1850

Mint: Philadelphia

Grade: EF (estimate)

Metal: Copper

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 10.89g

Additional Description: The 1850 Liberty Head Penny, also known as the Braided Hair Large Cent, is a mid-19th century U.S. copper coin. Its obverse features Lady Liberty with braided hair, while the reverse displays a wreath around the denomination. As one of the last large cents before the switch to smaller pennies, it is prized by collectors for its historical significance and classic design.

Lot details

Lot
82
Closed
February 26, 2026
Sold $24
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