1847-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 9-M, the only known dies. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.An impressive example, both sides are boldly to sharply struck with a lively semi-prooflike finish in the fields. Evenly patinated in medium gold with subtle olive undertones evident at indirect viewing angles. The 1847-D (15,784 pieces produced) is similar in both overall and high grade rarity to the other Dahlonega Mint quarter eagles from the mid 1840s, and is among the more frequently encountered issues in this series. At the Choice AU level, the 1847-D is very scarce in an absolute sense and rare relative to the demand from advanced collectors. This is a lovely piece that would be a nice addition to either a mintmarked gold type set or high grade Southern gold cabinet.From the Maurice Snow Collection.
