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1842 Large Date Variety Braided Hair Large Cent • Mintage: Only 2,383,390 total minted for the year (one of the scarcer early Braided Hair dates overall) • Classic Large Date variety — bold, dramatic digits that really pop • Rich chocolate brown surfaces with that classic early copper look • A true piece of U.S. history from the 1840s — pre-Civil War, pre-small cent era These early large cents are getting tougher to find in decent condition every year. The Large Date variety stands out beautifully and makes for an awesome type coin or addition to a date set. Perfect for collectors chasing Braided Hair cents (1839-1857), early copper enthusiasts, or anyone who loves big, hefty pre-1857 pennies with real character.