The value of an 1844 one-cent coin, known as the Braided Hair Large Cent, varies significantly based on its condition (grade).
Here’s a breakdown of approximate values for the 1844 Braided Hair Large Cent, based on grading:
- Good (G): Approximately $25.
- Fine (F): Approximately $35.
- Very Fine (VF): Approximately $55.
- Extremely Fine (XF): Approximately $130.
- Mint State (MS): Values for Mint State (uncirculated) coins rise sharply with higher grades:
– MS60: Approximately $475.
– MS62: Approximately $880.
– MS64: Approximately $2,150.
– MS65: Approximately $3,700.
- Varieties: There are different varieties of the 1844 Braided Hair Large Cent, with the most popular being the “44 over 81” variety, where the date was punched inverted and then corrected. This variety can command higher prices in better grades.
- Proof Coins: Proof versions of the 1844 Braided Hair Cent are rare and can fetch significantly higher values. A proof coin of the N-1 variety realized $17,625 at auction in 2015.
- Demand and Rarity: The value of any coin is influenced by its rarity and collector demand. The 1844 large cent is considered common in most grades.
- Grading Services: Professional grading services like PCGS and NGC evaluate coins and assign grades, which can impact their value and desirability to collectors.
Which American 1 cent coins are valuable?
1943-D Lincoln Bronze Wheat Penny — $2.3 million. …
1944-S Steel Wheat Penny — $1.1 million. …
1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent — $862,500. …
1943-S Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze — $282,000. …
1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny — $258,000. …
1958 Doubled Die Obverse Cent — $224,831. …
1856 Flying Eagle Cent — $172,500.
What is a 1 cent coin worth today?
Most Australian one cent coins are still only worth 1 cent, so a complete set of Australian 1 cent coins running from 1966 to 1990 is fairly easy to complete in circulated condition.
Which large cents are rare?
From my experience, Flowing Hair Large Cents (1793)
Liberty Cap Large Cents (1793-1796)
Draped Bust Large Cents (1796-1807)
Classic Head Large Cents (1808-1814)
Coronet Large Cents (1815-1857)