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- 1844-P : First Restrike - Proof Only
1844 Braided Hair Half Cents : First Restrike - Proof Only
Early Copper Half Penny
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 100% Copper
Diameter: 23 mm
Mass / Weight: 5.44 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):One major variety of the 1844 Braided Hair Half Cent (Penny) is the First Restrike version which was produced later on around 1859 for collectors. This can be identified by noting that the berries on the reverse of the coin are much smaller than the original version. In addition: The letter "T" in the word "CENT" is doubled towards the right as depicted in the example image above - which helps distinguish the first restrike from the second restrike. The difference between the 1844 braided hair half cent original vs first restrike vs second restrike is depicted below in the example comparison image (Source of example images are courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries):
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) |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6,895 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1844 Braided Hair Half Cent (First Restrike - Proof Only Variety) is Worth $6,895 or more. 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: $0.0504
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