1857 BRAIDED HAIR 1/2C PCGS PR65 Red Brown CAC

Gem Proof 1857 Braided Hair half cent certified PR65 Red and Brown. The issue had a reported proof mintage of 266 pieces, and just two coins are listed higher at PCGS. As the final year of the half cent denomination, 1857 carries special historical meaning for copper specialists. Proof half cents from this period show the mature Braided Hair design in a refined collector format, with color and surface preservation central to value. This example offers Gem proof quality, attractive red-brown color, and the end-of-series significance that makes the date especially appealing.