What's up with this 1851 Braided Hair Large Cent?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Mr. Numismatist, Jun 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM.

  1. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Why does this Large Cent look blurry?

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  3. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Looks like the dies were slightly tilted. I wouldn't say blurry.
     
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  4. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    If it is genuine, which the reverse convinces me it is, it’s a very late die stat. The dies are “very tired” with probably a dose of rust. The humid Philadelphia climate could rust dies very quickly. This was not unusual in the 19th century.
     
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  5. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    I think part of it could also be the picture. It looks to me like it is a little bit pixilated - makes it hard to determine, but probably as mentioned.
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Tired dies, 1851 didn’t have the luxuries we have today.
     
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