As of May, 2024, a 1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, BN in circulated condition is worth between $22.00 and $1,425.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,650.00 and $12,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $9,693.75 in the 01/10/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 27.50 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 6,183,669
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6512,500.00
MS-64+6,250.00
MS-645,250.00
MS-63+4,250.00
MS-633,850.00
MS-62+3,150.00
MS-622,600.00
MS-611,850.00
MS-601,650.00
AU-58+1,425.00
AU-581,350.00
AU-55+1,050.00
AU-551,000.00
AU-53+725.00
AU-53675.00
AU-50+625.00
AU-50600.00
XF-45+575.00
XF-45550.00
XF-40460.00
VF-35300.00
VF-30275.00
VF-25185.00
VF-20160.00
F-15150.00
F-12140.00
VG-1090.00
VG-880.00
G-665.00
G-455.00
AG-334.00
FR-222.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State1,650.0012,500.004,594.44
About Uncirculated600.001,425.00931.25
Extremely Fine460.00575.00528.33
Fine and Very Fine140.00300.00201.67
Good and Very Good55.0090.0072.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good22.0034.0028.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1847 Braided Hair Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1847 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)20.00500.00510.004,850.00
1847 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0026,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)20.00560.00575.005,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,650.002,650.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A535.002,150.00
1847 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A525.0011,500.00
1847 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,650.0050,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)30.00415.00475.001,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 4, BN (Regular Strike)425.00425.00550.00650.00
1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6,000.0024,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 6, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,150.003,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 10, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.005,250.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 13, BN (Regular Strike)60.0060.00765.004,500.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 7, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,500.001,500.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 13, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.003,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 5, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,200.001,200.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 20, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,650.005,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.002,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 12, BN (Regular Strike)450.00450.00N/AN/A
1847 Penny Newcomb 21, BN (Regular Strike)20.00450.00485.002,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 21, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,400.003,250.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 15, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,750.008,750.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 28, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.002,850.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 22, BN (Regular Strike)235.00350.00N/AN/A
1847 Penny Newcomb 19, BN (Regular Strike)30.00450.00550.001,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 29, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.001,250.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 27, BN (Regular Strike)65.00525.00550.005,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 34, BN (Regular Strike)550.00575.00600.002,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 30, BN (Regular Strike)210.00535.00550.002,500.00
1847/47 Penny N-2 Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike)1,500.001,550.001,750.005,350.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 35, BN (Regular Strike)35.00535.00550.00750.00
1847/47 Penny N-31 Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike)700.001,500.001,750.005,350.00
1847 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A13,500.0055,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 42, BN (Proof)N/AN/A12,750.0020,500.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 42, RB (Proof)N/AN/A13,500.0050,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$575.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,819.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,057.34

Average Sale Price
$2,640.00

Most Recent Sale Price
11

Number of Sales
$22,630.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+1,035.009,693.755,730.42
MS-64+3,960.004,203.604,081.80
MS-641,495.006,463.003,812.67
MS-63575.003,819.002,057.34
MS-62+1,410.001,680.001,545.00
MS-62310.002,070.001,220.88
MS-611,140.001,140.001,140.00
MS-60920.003,680.002,453.33
AU-58823.001,645.001,220.70
AU-55+780.00780.00780.00
AU-55489.001,208.00806.13
AU-53382.00382.00382.00
AU-50425.00978.00755.33
XF-45+720.00720.00720.00
XF-45661.00661.00661.00
XF-40138.00517.00329.00
VF-35150.00300.00228.33
VF-30170.38558.00301.54
VF-25184.00184.00184.00
VF-2089.00152.75120.88
F-1244.0044.0044.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $9,693.75.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.03% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 6.45% / 6.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0002/27/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0002/27/2023
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0007/07/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0010/18/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0008/11/2020
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,960.0006/07/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/08/2020
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,203.6001/12/2020
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers780.0008/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/28/2019
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0003/21/2018
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers235.0002/19/2018
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,528.0002/19/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/03/2018
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers558.0006/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/04/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3811/29/2016
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/10/2016
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers517.0006/06/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/03/2016
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC425.0001/17/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0012/03/2015
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7509/29/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5002/01/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions176.2503/03/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5002/27/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,693.7501/10/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions822.5001/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0011/01/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0007/11/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0007/11/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions382.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0006/05/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0002/07/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/02/2012
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,070.0001/24/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0011/08/2011
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/13/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0007/07/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions863.0006/01/2011
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions44.0010/19/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0003/01/2009
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/16/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/18/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/26/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions293.0001/30/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/01/2005
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries2,760.0006/01/2002
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries3,680.0006/01/2002
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions506.0004/05/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0003/08/2001
XF-45NONESuperior Galleries661.0002/17/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions310.0012/28/2000