1812/1 50C Small 8 F12 Certification #26278196, PCGS #6101

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Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #

6101

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1628059

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

261

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	1250	R-4.9	34 / 72 TIE	36 / 78 TIE
All Grades	20	R-9.1	15 / 72 TIE	16 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	10 / 72 TIE	10 / 78 TIE

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.
65 or Better	1250
All Grades	20
60 or Better	2

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.
65 or Better	R-4.9
All Grades	R-9.1
60 or Better	R-9.9

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.
65 or Better	34 / 72 TIE
All Grades	15 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 72 TIE

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.
65 or Better	36 / 78 TIE
All Grades	16 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

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

#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