Image Information
| Type | Coin |
| Title | 1847 S$1 |
| Date | 1847 |
| Grade | MS61 |
| Service | NGC |
| Service Catalog # | 6934 |
| Denomination | S$1 |
| Description | 1847 $1 MS61 NGC. OC-2, R.1. Date position and die lines in the upper-left shield recess identify the variety. The 1847 Seated dollar is popular as a No Motto type coin, although Mint State examples are sometimes elusive. This piece displays semireflective fields and dappled gold, olive, russet, and powder-blue toning. Slight strike weakness occurs on the eagle's left (facing) talons and upper wing edge. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15449, realized $1980. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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| Image Collection | Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX |