Braided Hair 1842 One Cent Value

The 1842 One Cent obverse features the matron-like head of Liberty facing left, with braided hair, wearing a headband showing the word 'LIBERTY'. 13 stars encircle the main design, with the date 1842 below. The United States 1842 One Cent reverse shows the words 'ONE CENT' inside a wreath. The legend reads: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

The US Mint issued American Dollar coins in 6 different denominations, including this 1842 One Cent United States Dollar (penny).

United States 1842 One Cent Specification
Braided Hair
Coin Weight:	10.89 g
Coin Diameter:	29 mm
Coin Composition:	Copper
No of coins Minted:	2,383,390
Mint:	Philadelphia, United States

1842 One Cent
	VG	Coin is in very good condition
	F	Coin's condition is fine
	VF	Coin is very fine
	XF	Coin is extremely fine
	AU	About uncirculated
	MS	Mint State, coin is uncirculated

There are several factors that influence the value of a Braided Hair 1842 One Cent , these are rarity, demand and condition or grade. If a coin is too damaged to have value as a collectible, its metal content (the amount of gold or silver in the coin) may have a basal value.

VG	F	VF	XF	AU	MS
$26	$29	$41	$108	$286	$347++

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United States Braided Hair 1842 One Cent

The value of a 1842 One Cent United States coin is sourced from various locations, including coin literature, coin dealers, resource websites, and auction asking price. Coin values are based on what you might expect to pay to buy a coin from a reputable dealer. Many factors affect coin values. For the purposes of our estimated values, we assume that the coin has no other detractors. All values are estimates only, based on third-party information. We do not guarantee prices to be accurate. We do not take any responsibility for how you use the information provided.