Check that coin again. The buffalo nickel wasn't first minted until 1913, and the first nickel wasn't introduced until 1866.
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The first US nickel was struck in 1866, and no US Half dimes (people mistake them for nickels) are dated 1812. Please check the coin and post new question.
The US Mint was not producing any coins with a buffalo on them in 1812.
Sorry no Liberty Head nickels in 1812. The first US nickel was struck in 1866 and the first Liberty Head was in 1883, so look at the coin again and post new question.
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938, and the first US nickels weren't made until 1866.
There are no US dimes dated 1812.