What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):
One major variety is the 1856 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) with a Slanted or italic 5 as depicted above. The difference between the 1856 Slanted 5 vs Upright 5 is depicted below in the example comparison image of the coins:
Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD