1842 $1 (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Dollars 1836-1873

PCGS PR65

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PCGS PR65

PCGS PR62

PCGS #:: 6983

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 38.10 millimeters

Weight:: 26.73 grams

Mintage:: 15

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $86,250 • PR65 • 04-01-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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1842 $1

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1842 $1 OC-P1

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	8	R-9.6	4 / 27	4 / 38
60 or Better	7	R-9.6	4 / 27 TIE	4 / 38 TIE
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 27 TIE	1 / 38 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	8
60 or Better	7
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.6
60 or Better	R-9.6
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 27
60 or Better	4 / 27 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 27 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 38
60 or Better	4 / 38 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 38 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
2	PR64 estimated grade
2	PR64 estimated grade
5	PR63 estimated grade
6	PR62 PCGS grade
6	PR62 estimated grade
6	PR62 estimated grade
6	PR62 estimated grade
6	PR62 estimated grade

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

#2 PR64 PCGS grade

#2 PR64 estimated grade

#5 PR63 estimated grade

#6 PR62 PCGS grade

#6 PR62 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1842 Silver Dollars are very rare, with probably less than a dozen known. PCGS has certified only three examples, which is one of the smallest populations of any Seated Liberty Dollars in Proof. Those certified by PCGS include single examples at PR65, PR64, and PR62. NGC has also certified a number of Proof 1842 Seated Dollars, but it is unclear if there are any resubmissions of duplications in their listings. No Cameo Proof 1842 Seated Dollars are known at present, though it is possible that some might exist.