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1849
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 4,178,500 Combined mintage for all 1849 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-275 |
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The 1849 large cent was produced during the year the California Gold Rush began. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill had no immediate impact on copper coinage, but the broader economic expansion it triggered would reshape American monetary policy within a few years. The 1849 cent is available in circulated grades at standard pricing.
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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) | $33 | $38 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $48 | $55 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $121 | $140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $162 | $187 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $245 | $280 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $615 | $650 |
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