Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 357,830
Proofs: None

Designer: John Reich

Diameter: 28-29 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 100%

Weight: 168 grains (10.89 grams)

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: None (all 1814 Large Cents were struck at the Philadelphia Mint)

Images courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions

Varieties (2):
Crosslet 4
     Sheldon 294 - Very Common

Plain 4
     Sheldon 295- Very Common

Notes:
According to Alan Herbert, "Almost the entire output - 357,830 - were used for the Mint payroll, so nearly all of the cents struck that year circulated..."

The finest "Crosslet 4" Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67BN.

The finest "Plain 4" Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-66BN.

Significant examples:
See variety listings  

Recent appearances:
See variety listings  

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon

"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

"Coin Clinic" by Alan Herbert, Numismatic News, June 12, 2001, page 41