1847-D $5 MS(PCGS#8234)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6298

Grade

XF45

Price

4,800

Lot Description

A frosty honey-wheat example with light orange-apricot highlights that find greatest expression at the peripheries. This is a boldly defined coin for the assigned grade but, while few sizeable marks are evident, accuracy compels us to mention light hairlining to both sides. The 1847-D is among the more available Dahlonega Mint half eagles and would be just right for a mintmarked gold type set. We caution bidders, however, that most collectors are forced to settle for a VF or low end EF coin, for even AU survivors of marginal quality are elusive. At the PCGS EF-45 level, the present example is highly desirable.