Whitman Expo
1812 Small Date Cent MS BN S-291 Values
Details
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon is the established die variety classification of the United States large cents produced betewen 1793 and 1814. There are 295 distinct Sheldon varieties, or die pairings.
Obverse: Portrait of Liberty with headband is framed by 7 stars on the left and 6 stars on the right periphery. The date at the bottom center.
Reverse: Laurel wreath surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery. The denomination ONE CENT centered in the wreath with a line underdeath.
Basic Information
GSID:
80080
Coin Date:
1812
Denomination:
1c / Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,075,500
Coinage Type:
United States Large Cent
Coinage Years:
1808-1814
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Small Date
Variety 2:
S-291
Rarity:
R-2
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
10.89 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
