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1855 Braided Hair Half Cent — PCGS AU-53 BNThe 1855 Braided Hair Half Cent was struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the final decade of U.S. half-cent production, which ended in 1857. The Braided Hair design, introduced in 1840, represents the last major style of the denomination. AU-53 (About Uncirculated) indicates light wear confined to the highest points, with most mint luster remaining. The BN (Brown) designation reflects original or naturally darkened copper surfaces.Technical SpecificationsDenomination: ½ cent Date & Mint: 1855, Philadelphia Designer: Christian Gobrecht Composition: 100% copper Weight: 5.44 g Diameter: 23.5 mm Edge: Plain Mintage: 56,500 Series Years: 1840–1857 (Braided Hair Half Cents) Mintmark Location: None (Philadelphia)