1812 Classic Head Cent - Small Date
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$49,450 MS65 09-18-2005 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1812 Classic Head Cent - Small Date is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Classic Head Cents 1808-1814 series. With a mintage of 1.1 million, this is a less common issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing ONE CENT. Modest production during the War of 1812. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $148 to $2.7K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 10.89 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1561.
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