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1847
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 6,183,669 Combined mintage for all 1847 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-271 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1847:
- 1847 1847/47 Large/Small 47 · 1847/47 Large/Small 47
External references
The 1847 large cent was produced in substantial quantity and is among the more available Braided Hair dates. The coin circulated widely and is found in the typical grade range for the series. Good to Fine is standard, with higher grades progressively scarcer.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $19.50 | $23 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $30 | $35 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $33 | $38 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $48 | $55 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $121 | $140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $162 | $187 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $285 | $330 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $790 | $835 |
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