1847 1C Large/Small 47, BN MS(PCGS#1880)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

593

Grade

AU55BN

Price

780

Lot Description

1847/47 Braided Hair Cent. N-18. Rarity-5. Grellman State-a. Large/Small 47. AU-55 (PCGS). Glossy olive brown with subtle woodgrain striations noted on the obverse. A few small obverse marks are seen on Liberty's face and left of the chin, but there is little else to identify this piece by. A small dark fleck is also seen above the N of ONE on the reverse. The most frequently seen earlier die state without obverse breaks, but with the interesting repunching of the date digits 8, 4 and 7 clearly visible. Provenance: From Jack Conour; Shawn Yancey, October 2013. EAC:EF45. PCGS# 1880. NGC ID: 226D. Click here for certification details from PCGS.