1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-16, 15. Rarity-2. Slanting 5. MS-64 RB (NGC). CAC. Frosty surfaces are lightly toned in speckled olive-brown, with dominant mint orange color on both sides. All major design elements are boldly to sharply defined. This is an attractive near-Gem for Mint State type purposes or inclusion in a specialized early copper cabinet. Grellman Die State c.