1847 $10 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $10 1838-1907

PCGS MS62

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PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 8597

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 26.80 millimeters

Weight:: 16.70 grams

Mintage:: 862,258

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $39,100 • MS64 • 07-23-2004 • American Numismatic Rarities

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1847 $10

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1847 $10 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	800	R-5.4	62 / 64 TIE	126 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	27	R-8.9	50 / 64	77 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 64 TIE	1 / 183 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	800
60 or Better	27
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-8.9
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	62 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 64
65 or Better	1 / 64 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	126 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	77 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 183 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade	Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

#5 MS62 PCGS grade

Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection

#5 MS62 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): Unlike most Liberty Head Eagles of this period, the 1847 is not a scarce date and it is relatively easy to obtain in VF and EF grades. AU specimens are also moderately plentiful and strictly uncirculated examples are encountered with greater frequency than any other date of this decade except the comparably rare 1847-O and 1849. I have seen a number of choice and gem mint state pieces of this date.