Is this 1812 Capped Bust 50 c. piece an example of the “large 8” variety?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by DMPL_dingo, Oct 30, 2016.

  1. DMPL_dingo

    DMPL_dingo Well-Known Member

    Not too familiar with the Capped Bust series, but I’ve read that the “large 8" variety commands a premium. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

    capped bust 1812 obv - 1.jpg
    capped bust 1812 rev - 1.jpg
     
    DMPL_dingo, Oct 30, 2016
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  3. old49er

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  4. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Is it the 1812/1?
     
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  5. AcesKings

    AcesKings Well-Known Member

    Looks like an O-103 (R-1), so no premium. The only time a large 8 commands a premium is on the overdate (O-101) as Larry implied.
     
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  6. chascat

    chascat Well-Known Member

    I think it,s a regular 1812 with large 8.
     
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  7. thedredge

    thedredge Active Member

    The tops of the 1's don't look the same as in your link, to me? They look like the 1's on a 1814 but I am not the most proficient in U.S. coinage.
     
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  8. old49er

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  9. okbustchaser

    okbustchaser I may be old but I still appreciate a pretty bust Supporter

    The only 1812 "small 8" is the 12/1 small 8. All others are large 8's.
     
    okbustchaser, Oct 31, 2016
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  10. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    yes, large 8.

    still nice coin
     
    Treashunt, Nov 1, 2016
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