1844
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 2,398,752 Combined mintage for all 1844 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-259 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1844:
- 1844 1844/81 Overdate · 1844/81 Overdate
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The 1844 large cent was produced in solid quantity, and the standard-date coin is available in circulated grades. The Mature Head portrait established in 1843 continued as the standard. The 1844 is a mid-series date without unusual complications, though the 1844/81 overdate variety adds collector interest to the year.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $19.50 | $23 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $30 | $35 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $36 | $42 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $65 | $75 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $121 | $140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $205 | $235 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $470 | $540 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,295 | $1,370 |
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