1853 Braided Hair Large Cent About Uncirculated Copper Penny SKU:I3518. A genuine 1853 Braided Hair Copper Large Cent Penny Coin, in AU About Uncirculated Condition. Struck over 150 years ago, this copper Braided Hair large cent bears Christian Gobrecht’s classic design. Its obverse depicts Liberty in a diadem, her long tresses held in a bun held by two beaded cords. The reverse bears ONE CENT encircled by a wreath and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The images you see are for the exact item you will receive.