1843 $1 MS64 PCGS CAC

The 1843 Seated Liberty dollar was struck during a period when silver dollars saw limited circulation. Finding examples today in any grade that has original surface and CAC approval should not be overlooked. The coin displays bright, original silver surfaces with a refined palette that is entirely consistent with carefully preserved 1840s silver. Both sides are anchored by a pale silver to soft frosted-gray foundation that carries a smooth, satiny glow as the light moves across the fields. According to current PCGS population figures, Mint State survivors remain limited, and high-end examples are scarce. The last auction record for a 1843 $1 MS64 PCGS CAC sold for $51,406 06/14 HA. Today, over a decade later, MS64 non-CAC the most relevant comp is 1844 $1 MS64 PCGS CAC being offered for approximately $60,000 and selling 2 years ago for approximately $45,000. 1843 $1 has seen no sale and no availability, even non-CAC 1843 $1 MS64 is being offered today for around $32,500.