1842 $1

1844 $1

1843 $1 (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Dollars 1836-1873

PR63 estimated grade<BR>Image courtesy of <a href="http://www.ha.com" target="_blank">Heritage Numismatic Auctions</a>

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PCGS PR64

PCGS PR64

PCGS #:: 6984

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 38.10 millimeters

Weight:: 26.73 grams

Mintage:: 15

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $69,000 • PR64 • 04-01-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1843 $1
1843 $1, CAM

Die Varieties

1843 $1 OC-P1

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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	12	R-9.5	5 / 27 TIE	5 / 38 TIE
60 or Better	11	R-9.5	6 / 27 TIE	6 / 38 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	4 / 27 TIE	4 / 38 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	12
60 or Better	11
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.5
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 27 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 27 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 27 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	5 / 38 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 38 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 38 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR63 PCGS grade
1	PR63 PCGS grade
1	PR63 PCGS grade
4	PR63 estimated grade		Judge Joseph F. Sawicki (as part of a complete 1843 cased proof set of copper and silver coins) 5/1948 - John Jay Pittman - David Akers 10/1997:832 - Phil Kaufman - Heritage 8/2008:1810 - Bay State Collection - Heritage 7/2009:1148 - Heritage 12/2009:923 - Bowers & Merena 6/2010:2472
4	PR63 estimated grade
4	PR63 estimated grade
7	PR62 PCGS grade
7	PR62 estimated grade
7	PR62 estimated grade
7	PR62 estimated grade

#1 PR63 PCGS grade

#1 PR63 PCGS grade

#1 PR63 PCGS grade

#4 PR63 estimated grade

Judge Joseph F. Sawicki (as part of a complete 1843 cased proof set of copper and silver coins) 5/1948 - John Jay Pittman - David Akers 10/1997:832 - Phil Kaufman - Heritage 8/2008:1810 - Bay State Collection - Heritage 7/2009:1148 - Heritage 12/2009:923 - Bowers & Merena 6/2010:2472

#4 PR63 estimated grade

#4 PR63 estimated grade

#7 PR62 PCGS grade

#7 PR62 estimated grade

#7 PR62 estimated grade

#7 PR62 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

Like the 1842 and 1844 Proof Dollars, the 1843 is extremely rare. We estimate that perhaps a dozen were struck, but only six have been positively identified as separate examples. Most are brilliant Proofs, though one example has been certified as a Cameo Proof (PCGS PR63CAM). It is doubtful if even a single Deep Cameo was struck, as none are known today. The finest example is a single NGC PR64, which also happens to hold the highest auction price realized for the date. All in all, the 1843 Dollar appears to be one of the best values among classic American Proof coins.