1838 large cents are about average in scarcity. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:
Very worn condition - $21
Moderately worn - $31
Slightly worn - $63
Almost no wear - $205
Uncirculated - $264 to $2,310 depending on quality
In average circulated condition an 1838 U.S. Large Cent is worth about $15 to $20 as long as it has no corrosion, cleaning, or other problems.
"Wheat back" cents were struck from 1909 to 1958 and have the familiar picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front. A US cent from 1838 is called a Large Cent and has a wreath on the back. Please see the Related Question for more information.
No gold US one cent coins were ever made. Please look at the coin again and post new question.
Please look at the coin again, 1857 was the last year the US made a large cent.
Check the date again. US large cents were last made in 1857.
Check the date again. US large cents were last made in 1857.
"Wheat back" cents were struck from 1909 to 1958 and have the familiar picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front. A US cent from 1838 is called a Large Cent and has a wreath on the back. Please see the Related Question for more information.
The last US large cents were minted in 1857.
No gold US one cent coins were ever made. Please look at the coin again and post new question.
Please look at the coin again, 1857 was the last year the US made a large cent.
Check the date again. US large cents were last made in 1857.
Check the date again. US large cents were last made in 1857.
Check the date again. US large cents were last made in 1857.
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.
The first penny cent piece made by the US Mint was the 1793 Flowing Hair Large Cent - its value in good conditin is: $12,000.
1 US cent has the same value the world over! i.e. 1 US 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".
Check that date or denomination again. The last year for large cents was 1857.