1853 U.S. Large Cent – Antique Pre-Civil War Copper Coin

1853 Braided Hair Large Cent – VG-8 Rare Early U.S. Penny – Historic Pre-Civil War Copper Coin

Own a genuine piece of early American history! This is an 1853 U.S. Large Cent, part of the Braided Hair Liberty Head series struck from 1839–1857. Minted nearly 175 years ago, this large copper penny circulated in the years leading up to the Civil War, making it a fascinating relic of the nation’s past.
• Date: 1853
• Type: Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cent
• Composition: Copper
• Condition: VG-8 (Very Good) – details visible, honest wear consistent with age
• Diameter: 27.5 mm (much larger than modern pennies)

Why collectors love this coin:
• It represents the final era of America’s large copper cents, discontinued in 1857.
• Every piece is unique, with its own patina and wear that tell a story of daily use in 19th-century commerce.
• Affordable entry into U.S. numismatics, yet increasingly scarce in collectible condition.

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