TwinPortsCoins's 1812 P Capped Bust Half Dollars : 2 Over 1 - Small 8

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):


There were two major varieties of the 1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar and both varieties had a 2 Over 1 overdate error in which an 1812 date was struck over an 1811 date. The Small "8" variety depicted above had a smaller number "8" and thinner numbers. The rare and valuable Large "8" variety had a larger number "8" in the date along with thicker letters. The underlying "1" is also more difficult to identify in the large 8 variety. The difference between the 1812/1 Small 8 vs Large 8 Capped Bust Half Dollar is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
187	250	312	434	847	1,419	4,158	10,374	-

MELT VALUE: $11.82