1812 1C Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

PCGS MS65BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 1561

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 28.00 millimeters

Weight:: 10.89 grams

Mintage:: 1,075,500

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $49,450 • MS65 • 09-18-2005 • American Numismatic Rarities

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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	3,000	R-4.4	7 / 11 TIE	7 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	6 / 11 TIE	6 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 11	1 / 11

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,000
60 or Better	20
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-9.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	7 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 11

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	7 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 11

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
7	MS64BN PCGS grade
7	MS63BN PCGS grade
7	MS63BN PCGS grade
7	MS63BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#3 MS64BN PCGS grade

#7 MS64BN PCGS grade

#7 MS63BN PCGS grade

Gordon Wrubel: Even when looking at the great photos above, the differences between the 1812 Small Date and Large Date cents may not be readily apparent. Yes the numerals in the Small Date are of a smaller size than the Large Date. But when you are looking at a lone, unattributed 1812 cent with no photos or comparison pieces at hand, there is a simple way to tell which one you have. Just look at the 8 in the date. The 8 punch used on the Small Date variety has an opening in the bottom loop that is about twice the size of the opening in the top loop. On the Large Date variety, the 8 punch used has large openings that are about the same size.