{"product_id":"1851-81-braided-hair-large-cent-pcgs-vf30-nc-1-overdate-rare-variety","title":"1851\/81 Braided Hair Large Cent – PCGS VF30 – NC-1 Overdate – Rare Variety","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e1851\/81 Braided Hair Large Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as one of the most famous and desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eoverdate varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e in the entire large cent series. The boldly visible \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e“81” beneath the 1851 date\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic minting error that has long been recognized and cataloged, making this variety a cornerstone for serious early copper specialists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eCertified \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePCGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e VF30\u003c\/strong\u003e and attributed \u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eNewcomb NC-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"932\"\u003ehonest mid-grade wear\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong diagnostic clarity. The overdate is plainly visible without exaggeration, and the surfaces remain original and undisturbed—no smoothing, tooling, or problem issues. Design detail is solid for the grade, giving the coin strong eye appeal and unquestioned collector legitimacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eWith an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eestimated rarity of just 200–500 known examples\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is not a common variety in any grade, let alone a straight, problem-free VF. A correct, well-attributed 1851\/81 that belongs in an advanced variety or type-focused large cent collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryan's Coinage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48044088819968,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/8892\/8256\/files\/s-l1600-9_43c5d85d-bc66-4f75-8558-79b4609a33e8.png?v=1771274613","url":"https:\/\/ryanscoinage.com\/products\/1851-81-braided-hair-large-cent-pcgs-vf30-nc-1-overdate-rare-variety","provider":"Ryan's Coinage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}