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1845

Large Cents · Braided Hair Large Cents · 1839–1857
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter27.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,894,804 Combined mintage for all 1845 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-262

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About this coinHistory

The 1845 large cent was produced in substantial quantity. The coin is available in circulated grades and does not present unusual difficulty for date collectors. Good to Fine is the standard grade range. A single problem-free example completes the year without complications.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $19.50 $23
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $30 $35
F-12 Fine (F) $33 $38
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $48 $55
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $80 $92
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $145 $167
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $325 $375
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $730 $775
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1845 Braided Hair Large Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $19.50–$23, rising to roughly $325–$375 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1845 Braided Hair Large Cents were minted?
3,894,804 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1845 varieties).
What is a 1845 Braided Hair Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1845 Braided Hair Large Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1845 Braided Hair Large Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.