I submitted this 1847 Gold Half Eagle to PCGS as an 1847/7 or re-punched 7...Update May 2nd, PCGS ju

Goldbully

My first question.....Is this $5 gold Eagle an 1847/7 or a re-punched(overdate) 7 variety?



My second question: Should PCGS recognize this variety?

CaptHenway

That is one of several repunched dates found on 1847 half eagles. Perhaps because it is the least interesting one they do not mention it lest people think they are getting one of the more interesting ones? I don't know.



TD

Boosibri

There are two varieties of the 1847 with misplaced dates which are recognized and this variety which seems like a very minor variety. The most interesting variety has a one which is ridiculously high and protrudes midway through Liberty's neck, the other is punched far far low into the denticles right below the 7.

The first is by far the most interesting to me.

Goldbully

I see NGC recognizes the variety.



NGC Link

Goldbully

My submission just arrived today.



Thank you PCGS.......I was surprised to see this holder.....online there is no mention.







CaptHenway said: That is one of several repunched dates found on 1847 half eagles. Perhaps because it is the least interesting one they do not mention it lest people think they are getting one of the more interesting ones?

I don't know.



I agree Captain, however I got the least interesting one and it was recognized by PCGS....that's all I asked!

steveben

cool coin. that's one of four varieties i know of for that date!