1845 $1 PR64 Certification #54854528, PCGS #6986

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1845 Silver Dollars are very rare, with perhaps just over a dozen known. Most examples are of average quality, often with hairlines and other signs of improper handling. However, a couple of high-quality examples exist, most notably the NGC PR67 from the Newcomer, Boyd, Pittman, and Kaufman collections that sold in 2008 for a record $207,000 (it sold subsequently in 2013 for a much lower $141,000). At least one circulated Proof example exists of this date.

Two obverse dies were used to strike 1845 Proof Dollars; both varieties share the same reverse (which was first used in 1840).

PCGS #

6986

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

38.10 millimeters

Weight

26.73 grams

Mintage

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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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.
65 or Better	15	R-9.3	10 / 27 TIE	10 / 38 TIE
All Grades	13	R-9.4	10 / 27 TIE	10 / 38 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	4 / 27 TIE	4 / 38 TIE

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.
65 or Better	15
All Grades	13
60 or Better	2

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.
65 or Better	R-9.3
All Grades	R-9.4
60 or Better	R-9.9

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.
65 or Better	10 / 27 TIE
All Grades	10 / 27 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 27 TIE

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.
65 or Better	10 / 38 TIE
All Grades	10 / 38 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 38 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 estimated grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 estimated grade
2	PR65 estimated grade
5	PR64 PCGS grade

#1 PR66 estimated grade

#2 PR65 PCGS grade

#2 PR65 estimated grade

#5 PR64 PCGS grade