1856-P Coronet

  • Category
    Coronet
  • Design
    Braided Hair (1839-1857)
  • Year
    1856
  • Mint
    Philadelphia
  • Mintage
    2,690,463
  • Designer
    Christian Gobrecht
  • Composition
    100% Copper
  • Diameter
    28.5mm
  • Weight
    10.89g
Known variants:
Slanted 5

One major variety is the 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) with a Slanted or italic 5.

Upright 5

One major variety is the 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) with an Upright "5".