1847

 

     


Mintage: 245,000                                                                     Proofs: Possibly 8 (Breen)

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100

Var#

Obv

Rev

DR

 

Obverse / Reverse Quick Diagnostics

Ahwash

Greer

 *

101

1

A

-3R

 

 Date Overlaps Base / Perfect Die, Thick Lettering

A-1

G101

 

102

2

B

-2R

 

 All Digits Touch Base/EDS Die Crack Through Bow Knot, Thick Lettering

A-2

G103

 

103

3

B.2

-1L

 

 Cut Away Base, Die Defect Below 7 / LDS DC Through Bow Knot

A-3

G102

 

104

4

C

-2C

 

 Proof Die, Date High and Touching Base / Proof Die, Medium Lettering

 

 


Scarcity: The 1847 date is relatively difficult in lower grades and becomes very scarce in EF or better.  This date remains underrated 
in Mint State with few if any examples seen above MS63

Updated Greer Rarity Ratings
Overall Rarity: G-VG R2+, F-VF R3, EF-AU R4, MS R6 

                                Fortin Variety Rarity Estimates In VF - Mint State

Variety

Rarity

Suggested Premiums

Variety

Rarity

Suggested Premiums

101

R4+

20-40%

103

R3

-

102

R4

-

104

R7

-


Comments: High grade examples are typically well struck with nearly full heads.  The three varieties are popular due to their 
inclusion in the Ahwash Encyclopedia.
  
                               Value As A Date (Coin World Trends/CoinValues

Grade

1963

1973

1983

1993

2003

2012

G

3.75

4

15

10.5

20

20

F

7.5

9

40

30

50

40

EF

-

25

200

120

150

150

MS60

40

110

1300

825

1000

1500

MS63

-

-

-

-

2500

3500

 

1847 Date Gallery

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