1812/1 Capped Bust Half - Large 8? Need assistance before attempting restoration

I'm having a tough time, so I'm asking for a second (third, fourth, etc) set of eyes.

I'm looking at the PCGS site on the 1812/1 "Large 8" and the reference point I'm using for the 8 is the lower part of the number in relation to the others - which seems to be the best "tell" using a standard loupe.

The "Large 8" bottom is well below the 1's on each side.

http://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/6102_37656050_2200.jpg

 

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I don't have a comment on the variety, but I like that coin as is and would not attempt to remove any of the toning.

 

It appears to be O-105, which is an R.1 variety. I wouldn't try to restore it in any way because that toning is really even and attractive. A beautiful coin indeed!

Edit: here's the link to NGC's example of the variety. https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-variet...lar-die-varieties-part-i/1812-50c-o-105-2532/

I matched it up by noticing the notch on the outward facing point of star #13 on the obverse and comparing where letters were in relation to the scroll on the reverse.

 

I agree, this coin does not appear to need any conservation, but that's just my opinion.

 

Based on the image you linked, I would say it's definitely the large 8. I also don't see what kind of restoration you think this coin needs.

 

I have no idea on the variety, but I would say leave it as is. When I first looked at it I liked the almost DCAM color it has.

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What are you attempting to "restore" on this coin? The coin looks attractive, original, and problem free. There is nothing that needs "restoration" here - and anything you do to it will leave a tampered with, less appealing coin.

 

Another one on - don't do anything to the coin. It is just fine the way it is.

 

Beautiful coin...love the cameo look. If you must do anything, limit it to a hot running water rinse/distilled water rinse and blot dry, put it in a snap holder and leave it alone!

 

Brett, I think you may be underestimating how nice that coin is. Let her be!

 

To quote the Beatles!

 

I agree with the attribution and to leave the coin as is. However, the notch on the star is commonly seen on many dates of these coins and is not of any use when trying to attribute these coins.

 

Your coin is, indeed, a "large 8". (Actually, all 1812s--with the exception of the 12/1 "small 8" have large 8s.) It not the 12/1 large 8, though--simply a standard date 1812.

For comparison purposes here is the 12/1 large 8.