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Hi, I know I am not the first person to ask this, but is this a small or large 8, and what is the value of this coin. Thank you.
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Hi again Andy,
This is the large 8, as is found on all regular date 1812's. The small 8 is only found on the 1812 over 11 over-date variety. This variety would be clearly visible due to a vertical bar from the 1 left over inside the "2" in the date.
Based on the side pictured it appears to be a very nice AU example. As such I would expect in the range of $300 to $400 for this coin at a good auction.
Thanks for the question! =)
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Dmitry Livshits
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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.
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Collector of world coins since early childhood. Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.
Education/Credentials
A.S. in Psychology (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), M.A. in Forensic Psychology (2011).
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