Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1841 Braided Hair Large cent is not rare or scarce. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins of this type have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $20.00-$70.00, better grade are $75.00-$130.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $150.00-$450.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
Please look at the coin again, 1857 was the last year the US made a large cent.
There were three different types of Large Cents minted that year: a Flowing Hair Large Cent, Chain Reverse; a Flowing Hair Large Cent, Wreath Reverse; and, a Liberty Cap Large Cent. What coin do have?
A 1798 Draped Bust Large Cent is worth in good condition (G4): $110-$200.
You don't have a large cent because the last large cent was made in 1857. Any US cent dated 1863 should be an Indian Head cent. What you might have is a privately made token or something of that sort because it is not a US mint product if it is a large cent or not an Indian Head Cent.
Coins that have letters and numbers added are common, but it does not add to the value of any coin and kills the collectible value of any coin. The value of your counter stamped Large cent is "Whatever you can get".
18-40 $ based on condition
The last US large cents were minted in 1857.
Please look at the coin again, 1857 was the last year the US made a large cent.
There were three different types of Large Cents minted that year: a Flowing Hair Large Cent, Chain Reverse; a Flowing Hair Large Cent, Wreath Reverse; and, a Liberty Cap Large Cent. What coin do have?
A 1798 Draped Bust Large Cent is worth in good condition (G4): $110-$200.
If well worn, about $20 retail. THE VALUE OF A 1943 LAEGE CENT
Coins that have letters and numbers added are common, but it does not add to the value of any coin and kills the collectible value of any coin. The value of your counter stamped Large cent is "Whatever you can get".
You don't have a large cent because the last large cent was made in 1857. Any US cent dated 1863 should be an Indian Head cent. What you might have is a privately made token or something of that sort because it is not a US mint product if it is a large cent or not an Indian Head Cent.
Coins that have letters and numbers added are common, but it does not add to the value of any coin and kills the collectible value of any coin. The value of your counter stamped Large cent is "Whatever you can get".
One cent, it's only a penny
The US did not mint any large cents in 1949, large cents were only minted until 1857. If you have a small wheat cent dated 1949, it is a common issue and goes for about $.10 in circulated grades regardless of the mintmark. If you have a large cent, the value depends greatly on the condition, with ones in the late 1840s to mid 1850s fetching around $15 in circulated grades. However, as with all coins cleaning reduces the value so if you do in fact have a large cent, depending on the grade/year really determines the value, an uncirculated cent would be worth over $100 to a serious collector.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010: Very worn condition - $20 Moderately worn - $26 Slightly worn - $51 Almost no wear - $260 Uncirculated - $360 to $3,590 depending on quality