1812 Classic Head Cent. S-291. Rarity-2+. Small Date. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).With its well centered strike and overall bold definition on both sides, there is much to recommend this coin to the budget minded type collector. An unusually glossy texture and glints of curious deep rose color explain the PCGS qualifier, but the surfaces are largely retoned in warm medium copper. The conditionally challenging nature of the Classic Head cent series of 1808 to 1814 confirms the desirability of this more affordable EF.