how do i grade a 1844 large cent?

Answer 1

Go to this site and see for yourself:
http://www.uscents.com/coppergrade/gradesmature.html

Answer 2

Good-heavily worn,design and legends visible but faint in spots, parts of liberty show. Very Good-well worn,design clear but flat and lacking details,liberty worn but complete. Fine-moderate to heavy even wear,entire design clear and bold,beads on hair cords sharp and liberty bold.Very Fine- light to moderate even wear, all major features are sharp, parts of hair worn from top of head to upper neck, reverse leaves are worn at high points and bow is well worn.Extremely fine- light to modern even wear,all major features sharp, reverse slight wear shows on the leaves. For mint state grades see a coin dealer.