1812 1C Small Date, BN XF45BN 认证号06933112, PCGS号1561

CAC approved. An unusually choice coin for this difficult type, nearly flawless and well struck on a choice glossy planchet with rich deep chocolate toning. At the time of purchase this is the only 1812 Small date CAC has approved in this grade with a total of only seven XF45s for the entire series.

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.