Lot 3077
1843 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Well struck with gold and brown toning. PCGS serial number 21911116. Produced in unknown, although obviously limited numbers, the Proof 1843 is comparable in rarity to the 1842, 1844, 1845, 1847, and 1848. Moderately toned, the present example is awash in dominant milky gray patina with mottled crescents of charcoal-gray color around the peripheries. A razor sharp strike leaves little doubt about this coin's special status, as do nice hints of a uniformly brilliant mirrors that are evident at more direct angles. There are no outwardly noticeable distractions, and the surfaces may have secured a finer Choice rating were the original mint reflectivity more vibrant in sheen. A trio of staccato-like marks in the reverse field above the E in ONE and the D in DOL is mentioned for pedigree purposes.
The reverse die that the Mint used to strike this coin is that which Breen refers to as the "Reverse of 1842-1852" and Bowers refers to as the "Reverse of 1840-1850." We believe that this die was prepared in 1840 and used to strike original Proof Seated Dollars of the 1840-1850 era. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS. PCGS has only graded 4 in proof. (PCGS # 6984) .
Estimated Value $24,000 - 30,000.
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