1812 CLASSIC HEAD 1C, SMALL DATE PCGS MS65+ Brown CAC

The 1812 CLASSIC HEAD 1C, SMALL DATE, certified MS65+BN by PCGS, is an appealing example within its respective series. A pleasing presentation comes through color that includes chocolate-brown, glossy brown; high-grade preservation, glossy surface texture, with the assigned grade supporting the overall quality. Early large cents are collected by date, die marriage, and surface quality, with color and originality central to their appeal. The certification data place it alone at the top of the grade listing. The coin is especially relevant to specialists who rank copper by preservation, color, and die variety.