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Large Cents Braided Hair Liberty Head 1856-P : Slanted 5
1856 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cents : Slanted 5
Early Copper Penny
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 100% Copper
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 10.89 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): One major variety is the 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) with a Slanted or italic 5 as depicted above. The difference between the 1856 Slanted 5 vs Upright 5 is depicted below in the example comparison image of the coins:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-63)
Proof (PR-63)
$28 $43 $46 $68 $173 $233 $321 $409 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1856 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cent (Slanted 5 Variety) is Worth $43 in Average Condition and can be Worth $321 to $409 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.1145
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