United States: 1853 copper Braided Hair half cent PCGS MS63 BN. Cert. #24740370. CAC verified. Numista-24585, Krause-Mishler-70. Mintage: 129,694. Ex-Heritage Auction #60314, Lot 51008, 10 April 2023. The Braided Hair half cent (1840-1857) was the final type for that denomination, since the half cent was discontinued after 1857. This is a pleasing brown Mint State example. 053570