1812 Classic Head Cent. S-289. Rarity-1. Large Date. EF-40 (PCGS).;Glossy surfaces with dominant orange-brown obverse toning, the reverse more boldly patinated in deep copper. Well defined overall despite evidence of die erosion around the peripheries, this is a smooth and appealing EF to represent the challenging Classic Head cent of 1808 to 1814.;From the Dr. Gordon Shaw Collection. From Steve Ivys Cambridge Sale, lot 46. Lot tag and collector envelope with (incorrect) attribution notation included.