What is the value of an 1847 US large cent?

Answer 1

1847 is a relatively common date for US large cents. Two varieties were made that year, one with a normal date and one where the "7" was re-cut, so the date shows a smaller 7 underneath a larger digit.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

Normal date:

Very worn condition - $20

Moderately worn - $26

Slightly worn - $38

Almost no wear - $150

Uncirculated - $216 to $1,720 depending on quality

Re-cut date:

Very worn condition - $25

Moderately worn - $52

Slightly worn - $89

Almost no wear - $414

Uncirculated - $630 to $910