1847-D $5 MS(PCGS#8234)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1025

Grade

XF45

Price

4,320

Lot Description

1847-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 18-K. EF-45 (PCGS). A frosty medium gold example with blended pale olive highlights. This is a sharply struck and pleasingly smooth example with no singularly mentionable marks. 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 Choice EF-45 level and with its originality and strong eye appeal, the present example is highly desirable. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - Rhone Set. PCGS# 8234. NGC ID: 25TP. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.