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1851
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 9,889,707 Combined mintage for all 1851 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-279 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1851:
- 1851 1851/81 Overdate · 1851/81 Overdate
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The 1851 large cent has the highest mintage in the entire Braided Hair series: over 9.8 million coins. The massive output makes the 1851 one of the most affordable and accessible large cents of any period. Examples are available across a wide grade range, from well-worn Good through Mint State. The 1851 is an excellent choice for a type collector who wants a single Braided Hair large cent at the lowest possible cost.
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| 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 |
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