Possible 1812/1 Bust Half Need Help Id'ing

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sandiegoguy New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 9:13 pm I have an 1812 with what APPEARS to be a Large 8 in date. If this is in fact the case, does this automatically mean it is the 1812/1 variety? I compared the 8 on this to that of the 1811 which I own, and noticed it is approx. 1/2 mm difference larger in height. If in fact a Large 8, does this BY DEFAULT make it the 1812/1 variety? Appreciate the help of knowledgeable collectors of this series before I actually "pull the trigger" and submit for grading. Also, any opinion on whether I would GET a grade from PCGS? Report this Post to the Staff

amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 9:22 pm to the CCF! Can you post a reverse pic? Report this Post to the Staff
AcesKings Pillar of the Community United States 1649 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 9:32 pm There are several 1812 marriages that have the large "8". Judging by the 1s in the date I THINK you may have an O-103. As Amida said, I'd need a reverse pic to be sure which marriage it really is. Report this Post to the Staff
sandiegoguy New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 08/09/2015 1:43 pm Here is a posting of the reverse. What are the key indicators you look for in this specific variety? Is it more rare, or common? Worth submitting to PCGS? Appreciate your previous response. I am a 30 year collector, and this is the oldest coin I have found. New to Coin Community Forums, glad I found this site. Thanks so much for your kind responses. Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 08/09/2015 3:50 pm It is an O.103. Common R1. A nice coin none the less. Report this Post to the Staff
sandiegoguy New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 08/10/2015 12:08 am Thanks to you both of your time and interest. The Varieties is pretty new to me, and I do not have your resources or knowledge. Have a great week, and continue mentoring ! Dave Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4422 Posts	Posted 08/10/2015 09:14 am Welcome to the CCF, Sandiegoguy. I've found this pocket sized book to be most helpful for IDing the better Bust Half varieties: "Top 100 R4 & R5 Capped Bust Dollar Varieties" by Edgar Sounders. It sells for under $20. Buy the book before the coin AND join the CCF crew, too. Report this Post to the Staff
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