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1847-D $5 MS63 PCGS.

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1847-D $5 MS63 PCGS.
1847-D $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 17-I. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). Easily identifiable by the presence of a reverse die crack that runs through FIVE to the dot at the right. One of four known varieties for this year.RARITY INFORMATION: The 1847-D is among the more common Dahlonega half eagles in terms of its overall rarity. There are 200-225 pieces believed extant today, including 40-45 in AU and 11-13 in Uncirculated. Unlike some of the other Dahlonega half eagles from the 1840s, there are no comparatively high grade Uncirculated pieces currently traced. We know of three that have been graded MS63 by PCGS and five that have been graded MS62 by PCGS. The Green Pond Collection example is tied with a PCGS MS63 in the Gold Rush Collection as the single finest 1847-D half eagle of which we are aware.STRIKE: Unquestionably the best feature of this coin is its incredible strike. Both sides show 100% full detail. While we have not examined every known 1847-D half eagle, it seems unlikely that there are many others as sharp as this piece.SURFACES: There are some hairlines (not from cleaning) on both the obverse and the reverse. The fields are remarkably clean with just one fine, thin scratch from the D in UNITED to the olive leaves visible below magnification. An interesting patch of raised die rust is located at the outside of the middle of the right (facing) wing. This is mint-made and we have not observed this on other examples.LUSTER: The luster is very frosty in appearance, and is especially bold on the reverse.COLORATION: This coin was dipped a few years ago and it has bright yellow-gold color. It should be stressed that this 1847-D half eagle still has an excellent appearance and the luster has not been disturbed.EYE APPEAL: This is a very pleasing coin with great overall eye appeal. It is exceptionally detailed and very lustrous with bright color and clean surfaces.COMPARABLES: In our January 2003 auction of the Ashland City Collection, a strangely colored PCGS MS63 example offered as lot 4762 sold for $12,075.PEDIGREE: Ex: Heritage Rare Coin Galleries in September 1998. This is the plate coin in the second edition of the Winter book and it is listed in the current Condition Census as being tied for the finest known. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.