1850
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 4,426,844 Combined mintage for all 1850 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-277 |
| Last edited |
As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap. Add grade, price and notes later from your collection list.
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
The 1850 large cent was produced in healthy quantity. The coin is a standard mid-century Braided Hair date, available in circulated grades without difficulty. The large cent was still a workhorse denomination in the early 1850s, handling small retail transactions across the country.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | $121 | $140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $162 | $187 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $205 | $235 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $475 | $500 |
How much is a 1850 Braided Hair Large Cent worth?
How many 1850 Braided Hair Large Cents were minted?
What is a 1850 Braided Hair Large Cent made of?
What is the melt value of a 1850 Braided Hair Large Cent?
Is the 1850 Braided Hair Large Cent a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.