1847 HALF DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 6257, 6391
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,156,000
Proofs: est. 20
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht; reverse by Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: ±30
millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±206
grains (±13.4 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Significant examples:
NGC Proof-64. Ex - Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family
Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 715, illustrated, sold
for $17,250.00
Recent appearances:
Varieties:
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-66.
The finest Uncirculated "1847/6" example graded by PCGS is a
single MS-62.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-64.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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