Several different varieties of Large Cents were minted in 1843. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values for the most common types, as of 07/2010:
Very worn condition - $20
Moderately worn - $28
Slightly worn - $41
Almost no wear - $226
Uncirculated - $450 to $2,220 depending on quality
However some of the varieties can be worth much more in higher grades, so you should have your coin inspected in person by an expert.
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 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.
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.
The value of an 1843 US penny depends on its condition and any unique characteristics it may have. On average, a circulated 1843 US penny in good condition can be worth around $5 to $15. However, if the coin is in excellent condition or has any rare variations, its value can go up significantly.
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.
$350 to $185,000 depending upon the condition of the coin and the variety.