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.
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
#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
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.
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