1846 Large Cent, Small Date - VF/XF Details
Add a distinctive piece of early American copper coinage to your collection with this 1846 Braided Hair Large Cent, featuring the collectible Small Date variety in Very Fine/Extremely Fine (VF/XF) Details condition. Struck from pure copper, this historic one-cent piece comes from an era when American pennies were considerably larger and heavier than today's modern cents.
Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by 13 stars. The reverse displays ONE CENT within a decorative wreath, encircled by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The Small Date variety is distinguished by its smaller date numerals, adding interest for Large Cent variety collectors.
In VF/XF Details condition, this coin retains strong design definition with moderate to lighter circulation wear. The Details designation indicates a surface or condition issue that prevents a standard numerical grade, although the specific issue is not identified.
Its collectible Small Date variety, attractive remaining detail, and historic 1846 date make this Large Cent an appealing addition to an early American copper collection or U.S. coin type set.
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