*1852 Braided Hair Large Cent: Mintage 17,570,000*
The United States Mint produced the Braided Hair Large Cent coin from 1840 through 1857, with a brief interruption during the Civil War when the Mint's resources were diverted to the war effort. There were a total of 17,570,000 one-cent pieces minted in 1852, making it a fairly common coin. The coin is not considered rare or particularly valuable, with an individual in circulated condition typically worth between $1 and $5.
1852 Large Cent Values at a Glance
| Condition
| Value |
|---|---|
| Good
| $1 to $2
| Fine
| $3 to $4 |
| Extremely Fine |
| $5 to $10 |
| Uncirculated |
| $15 to $75 |
Factors That Affect Value
The overall condition of the coin is the most important factor in determining its value. For example, a Braided Hair Large Cent that is in circulated condition will be worth less than one in uncirculated condition.
Other factors that affect the value of the 1852 Braided Hair Large Cent coin include:
- Variety and date
- Rarity
- Die-state and strike quality
- Color, tone and luster
- Whether the coin has been cleaned