1847 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cents : 7 Over Small 7

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety is the 1847/7 Braided Hair Large Cent (Penny) Overdate Error. This features a large 1847 date struck over a small 1847 date. This variety can be identified by noticing a portion of the underlying smaller "7" just above the larger "7". In some cases a portion of the smaller underlying "4" can be seen just above the larger "4". These features are depicted by the arrows in the example image of the coin above.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$88	$179	$302	$423	$697	$1,147	$2,414	$4,106	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1847 Braided Hair Liberty Head Large Cent (7 Over Small 7 Variety) is Worth $179 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,414 to $4,106 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.1025