1812 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1812 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1812 Cent variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1812 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $2.10 - $9,200.00

  Uncirculated: $2,415.00 - $44,850.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $26.00 - $4,500.00

  Uncirculated: $1,800.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $40.00 - $7,400.00

  Uncirculated: $8,500.00 - $110,000.00

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1812 Penny Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $3.55 - $11,500.00

  Uncirculated: $1,380.00 - $49,450.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $33.00 - $3,250.00

  Uncirculated: $1,100.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $80.00 - $6,500.00

  Uncirculated: $7,500.00 - $75,000.00

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1812 Penny S-289 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $59.00 - $9,200.00

  Uncirculated: $5,875.00 - $15,863.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $122.22 - $3,206.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $75.00 - $7,250.00

  Uncirculated: $8,500.00 - $27,500.00

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1812 Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $30.00 - $48.00

  Uncirculated: $44,062.50 - $69,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $28,000.00 - $60,000.00

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1812 Penny Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $11,000.00 - $15,400.00

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1812 Penny S-290 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $132.00 - $7,344.00

  Uncirculated: $4,993.75 - $55,812.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $95.55 - $465.30
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $6,000.00

  Uncirculated: $55,000.00

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1812 Penny S-290 Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $391.00

  Uncirculated: $24,000.00

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1812 Penny S-291 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $67.00 - $4,350.00

  Uncirculated: $2,820.00 - $21,600.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $235.00 - $2,959.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $4,500.00

  Uncirculated: $15,000.00 - $18,000.00

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1812 Penny S-288 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $94.00 - $9,694.00

  Uncirculated: $5,405.00 - $105,750.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $120.00 - $1,280.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $65.00 - $7,250.00

  Uncirculated: $8,500.00 - $75,000.00

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1812 Penny S-288 Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $312.00

  Uncirculated: $37,200.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1812 Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of an 1812 Cent. Due to the coin's age and extensive circulation, finding high-grade examples is challenging. Coins in Extremely Fine (XF) condition or better are highly sought after by collectors.

The quality of the strike, presence of original red color, and absence of environmental damage significantly impact value. Coins with smooth, problem-free surfaces and good eye appeal command substantial premiums.

Date size varieties can affect value, with the Small Date variety being scarcer and more valuable. The quality of the planchet used for striking can also influence desirability, as many 1812 cents suffer from poor quality planchets.

Historical significance related to the War of 1812 adds to the coin's appeal. Additionally, attractive natural toning can enhance value, with rich chocolate brown or red-brown colors being particularly desirable to collectors.