1812/1 50C Small 8 (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839

PCGS MS65+

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PCGS #:: 6101

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter:: 32.50 millimeters

Weight:: 13.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,628,059

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $43,125 • MS66 • 04-01-2009 • Heritage Auctions

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1812 50C
1812/1 50C Large 8
1812/1 50C Small 8

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	1,250	R-4.9	34 / 72 TIE	36 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	15 / 72 TIE	16 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	10 / 72 TIE	10 / 78 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,250
60 or Better	20
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.9
60 or Better	R-9.1
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	34 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	10 / 72 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	36 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	10 / 78 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Overton 102 Phil Kaufman Collection - Heritage, sold privately in 7/2008 - Joseph Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2410, $43,125 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2012, $70,500 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
1	MS65 estimated grade
1	MS65 estimated grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 estimated grade
4	MS64 estimated grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Overton 102

Phil Kaufman Collection - Heritage, sold privately in 7/2008 - Joseph Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2410, $43,125 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2012, $70,500 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#1 MS65 estimated grade

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS64 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

The 1812/1 Half Dollar is one of several overdates in the Capped Bust Half Dollar series. Two 1812/1 overdates are known: one with a Large 8 and another with a Small 8. Both were created when leftover 1811 dies were overdated in 1812 instead of simply discarding the old dies. The 1812/1 Large 8 is considerably more rare than the Small 8, and the Small 8 commands a small premium over the regular 1812 type. Only one die pair (Overton 102) is known of the 1812/1 Small 8 variety.

In Mint State, the 1812/1 Small 8 is quite scarce. A handful of MS63 and MS64 examples are known. Only one Gem example is known.