Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:
Very worn condition - $54
Moderately worn - $270
Slightly worn - $660
Almost no wear - $2,830
Uncirculated - $7,500 to $12,060 depending on quality
The first Indian head cent was issued in 1856. A U.S. cent dated 1821 is a LIBERTY HEAD large cent. Most show heavy wear and are valued at $15.00-$40.00 for average circulated coins.
It is 100% copper.
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.