1847 QUARTER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 5410, 5541
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 734,000
Proofs: estimated 10
Designer: Obverse by Thomas
Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball Hughes;
Reverse by Christian Gobrecht
Diameter: ±24.3 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±103.1
grains (±6.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Significant examples:
Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-65. Ex - Bowers &
Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part
III", May 21, 2001, Lot 1442, illustrated, sold for $9,200.00
NGC MS-64. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions,
Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000" Sale, August 6-7, 2000, Lot 5791,
illustrated, sold for $1,725.00 From the Dr.
Jeff Hosford Collection
Varieties:
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-65's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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