Canadian 1947 Silver Dollar.....Blunt or Pointed '7'?

DoubleEagle59

I say 'Blunt 7' variety.

1960NYGiants

Blunt. On the pointed 7 the point is at least twice as long and extends lower than the 4. See the photos here: https://coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php?coin=1-dollar-1947&years=1-dollar-1937-1952

Greenstang

Nice looking Dollar , too bad about the small reed marks.
What did the TPG grade it at and variety did they signify.

DoubleEagle59

TPG identified it as a 'pointed 7' which is incorrect.

I have contacted the seller a few times but they don't know any better.

Oh well, some unsuspecting buyer may be in for a sizeable loss.

syl

I thought that the difference in the blunt and pointed '47's was at the upper right. The "pointed" upper right comes to a point. The "blunt" one has no point and appears cut or flattened out. I always found it easier than measuring the tail or left top. The OP's coin is blunt.

coinkat

clearly the blunt 7- you might consider posting the other side as it still looks to be a nice looking coin.

Greenstang

Who was the TPG?
Was it one of the well known ones or was it a basement slabber

DoubleEagle59

VERY well known.

ajaan

@Greenstang said:
Who was the TPG?
Was it one of the well known ones or was it a basement slabber

I believe PCGS would call that a 'mechanical error'

coinkat

I think Ajaan is correct-

syl

I would call it a cranium error

DoubleEagle59

It's sad that the seller refuses to do anything about it. (it grades as an ms63)

Either they still believe it's a pointed 7 or they knowingly want to sell it as a pointed 7.

Currently bid at $700 USD and as a blunt 7 it retails for $550 Canadian which can be purchased for $350 USD.