CAC approved and CACG encapsulated coins fared well in public sales during the month of August 2025. Here are fourteen examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed.
1923-S Peace Dollar
On August 10, a CAC-approved MS-64 1923-S Peace Dollar sold for $525 at DLRC.
In contrast, non-CAC graded coins of the same type and grade sold for significantly less:
- August 10: GreatCollections sold an NGC-graded MS-64 1923-S Peace dollar for $261.03 and a PCGS-graded MS-64 coin for $221.21.
- July 30: A PCGS-graded MS-64 1923-S Peace dollar was sold by Heritage for $228.
These sales figures highlight the premium a CAC sticker can command for this specific coin.
1807 Draped Bust Dime
On August 17, a CAC-approved VF-25 1807 Draped Bust Dime sold for $3,300 at DLRC.
This price is notably higher than that of similar, non-CAC coins sold recently:
- July 20: A PCGS-graded VF-30 1807 dime (a higher grade) sold for $2,266 at GreatCollections.
- October 11, 2022: A PCGS-graded VF-25 1807 dime sold for $1,680 at Stack’s Bowers.
Even accounting for potential market appreciation between October 2022 and August 2025, the significant difference in price between the two VF-25 coins suggests that the CAC sticker was a significant factor in the sale price.
1879-O Morgan Dollar
On August 17, DLRC sold a CAC-approved MS-64 1879-O Morgan Dollar for $1,156.
In comparison, non-CAC examples of the same grade sold for considerably less:
- August 25: Heritage Auctions sold an NGC-graded MS-64 1879-O dollar for $720.
- July 30: Heritage Auctions sold a PCGS-graded MS-64 1879-O dollar for $552.
- July 20: GreatCollections sold a PCGS-graded MS-64 1879-O dollar for $611.93.
The sales show that the CAC sticker, which indicates a coin is a high-end example for its grade, can nearly double the sale price.
1883 Liberty Seated Quarter Proof
Recent auction results for Proof 1883 quarters demonstrate the significant premium that a CACG (Certified Acceptance Corporation Grading) certification can add to a coin’s value.
- On August 24, a CACG-certified Proof-65 1883 Liberty Seated Quarter sold for $3,410 at GreatCollections.
This sale stands in stark contrast to non-CAC examples:
- On October 13, 2024, a PCGS-certified Proof-65 1883 quarter, without a CAC sticker, sold for $1,705—exactly half the price of the CACG coin.
- On July 20, 2025, Heritage auctioned an NGC-certified Proof-66-Cameo 1883 quarter for $2,040. This higher-graded, non-CAC coin sold for over $1,300 less than the CACG-certified Proof-65.
These examples underscore how a CACG certification signals a coin’s exceptional quality for its grade, leading to a substantial increase in its market value.
1938 New Rochelle Half Dollar
On August 24, a CACG-certified MS-67+ 1938 New Rochelle Commemorative Half Dollar was sold by GreatCollections for $2,200.
This sale price is more than double that of a non-CAC coin of the same grade sold just three weeks earlier. On August 3, GreatCollections sold a PCGS-graded MS-67+ 1938 New Rochelle half dollar without a CAC sticker for $972.40.
These results demonstrate the substantial premium a CACG certification can command for this specific commemorative coin.
1926-S Buffalo Nickel
The 1926-S Buffalo Nickel is a well-known key date for the series, and recent auction results demonstrate the significant value placed on quality for this issue.
- On August 26, Heritage auctioned a CAC-approved MS-64 1926-S Buffalo Nickel for $16,800.
This price stands in sharp contrast to sales of similar, non-CAC coins from around the same time:
- On July 17, Heritage sold a PCGS-graded MS-64 1926-S nickel without a CAC sticker for $11,406.
- Also on July 17, an NGC-graded MS-64 1926-S nickel without a CAC sticker sold for $12,600 at Heritage.
The sales figures illustrate that a CAC sticker, which signifies a high-end example for its grade, can add a substantial premium to the value of a key-date coin like the 1926-S Buffalo nickel.
1900 Liberty Head Double Eagle
On August 26, a CAC-approved Proof-65 Cameo 1900 $20 gold coin was auctioned by Heritage for $198,000.
This price stands out when compared to other recent sales of similar coins, particularly those without the CAC endorsement.
- On August 28, 2022, a PCGS-certified Proof-65 “Deep Cameo” 1900 gold coin, without a CAC sticker, sold for $168,000 at Heritage. A “Deep Cameo” (DCAM) designation is typically more valuable than a standard “Cameo” (CAM) for the same grade, often by 10% to 30%. Despite this, the non-CAC DCAM coin sold for significantly less than the CAC-approved CAM coin.
- In a separate auction in November 2022, an NGC-certified Proof-65 Cameo 1900 double eagle that was also CAC-approved sold for an even higher price of $204,000.
These results suggest that a CAC approval can have a profound impact on the value of a Proof 1900 double eagle, even surpassing the premium associated with a “Deep Cameo” designation. The recent price of $198,000 is consistent with past sales and not an isolated anomaly, indicating strong market demand for high-quality, CAC-certified examples.
1877 Twenty-Cent Piece
The market for the Proof 1877 Twenty-Cent Piece, a proof-only issue with a low mintage, shows that a CAC certification can significantly increase a coin’s value.
- On August 27, Stack’s Bowers sold a CACG-certified Proof-66 Cameo 1877 Twenty-Cent Piece for $26,400.
This price is substantially higher than recent sales of non-CAC coins of a similar grade:
- On June 23, 2024, GreatCollections sold an NGC-certified Proof-66 Cameo 1877 Twenty-Cent Piece for $16,438.40.
- On January 12, 2023, Heritage sold another NGC-certified Proof-66 Cameo 1877 Twenty-Cent Piece for $21,000.
The sale of the CACG-certified coin for over $26,000 demonstrates that collectors are willing to pay a considerable premium for the quality assurance provided by CAC, even when compared to coins of the same or similar grade from other leading grading services.
1894-S Barber Half Dollar
On August 27, Stack’s Bowers sold a CACG-certified MS-65 1894-S Barber Half Dollar for $7,200.
This price is significantly higher than a recent sale of a non-CAC coin of the same grade. On January 17, Heritage auctioned a PCGS-graded MS-65 1894-S half dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $5,040.
These sales demonstrate the considerable premium that a CACG certification can add to a coin’s value, signifying a high-end example for its grade.
1795 “Off Center Bust” Draped Bust Dollar
Recent auction results for 1795 Draped Bust Dollars demonstrate that a CAC approval can significantly outweigh differences in grade and die variety.
- On August 27, a CAC-approved AU-53 grade 1795 “Off-Center Bust” dollar (a common die pairing, BB-51) was auctioned by Stack’s Bowers for $43,200.
This price is a dramatic increase over sales of comparable non-CAC coins:
- In the very next lot, a PCGS-graded AU-55 1795 “Centered Bust” dollar (a higher grade and scarcer die pairing, BB-52) sold for $24,000, a difference of nearly $20,000.
- On June 25, another PCGS-graded AU-55 1795 “Off-Center Bust” dollar of the same die pairing as the CAC-approved coin (BB-51) sold for only $21,600 at Stack’s Bowers.
These sales show that the CAC sticker, which guarantees a coin is a high-end example for its grade, can more than double its market value, even when compared to coins with a higher grade or a rarer die variety.
1907 “High Relief, Wire Edge” Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
On August 27, a CAC-approved MS-67 1907 High Relief “Wire Edge” $20 gold coin sold for a striking $312,000 at Stack’s Bowers.
This price highlights the significant premium a CAC sticker can command. Just one day earlier, Heritage auctioned a PCGS-graded MS-67 example of the same coin—without a CAC sticker—for a considerably lower price of $240,124.80.
The nearly $72,000 difference in price for coins of the same type and grade demonstrates the market’s strong preference for coins that have been vetted and approved by CAC.
1922 Peace Dollar
On August 28, a CACG-certified MS-67 1922 Peace Dollar was sold by Heritage Auctions for $13,800.
This price is significantly higher than recent sales for other non-CAC coins of the same grade:
- On May 6, Stack’s Bowers sold a PCGS-graded MS-67 1922 Peace dollar for $7,800.
- On August 31, GreatCollections sold an NGC-graded MS-67 1922 Peace dollar for $2,695.
- On August 24, also at GreatCollections, another NGC-graded MS-67 coin sold for $2,425.50.
The wide disparity in prices highlights the substantial premium that collectors are willing to pay for the exceptional quality assurance provided by a CACG certification.
1915 Indian Head Eagle
On August 28, Heritage Auctions sold two MS-64 1915 Indian Head $10 gold coins in successive lots, with a notable price difference based on their certification.
- A CACG-certified MS-64 1915 $10 gold coin sold for $4,320.
- An NGC-graded MS-64 1915 $10 gold coin without a CAC sticker sold for $3,600.
This price disparity is consistent with other recent sales. On August 13, Stack’s Bowers also auctioned a non-CAC, NGC-graded MS-64 1915 $10 gold coin, which sold for the exact same price of $3,600.
These results demonstrate the consistent premium commanded by coins that have been certified by CACG, indicating a higher-quality example within the same grade.
1876 Indian Head Cent
On August 31, a CACG-certified MS-63 Brown 1876 Indian Head Cent sold for $374 at GreatCollections.
This sale is particularly notable because it brought a higher price than a coin of the exact date and color designation, but with a whole point higher grade. Just a week earlier, on August 24, GreatCollections sold a PCGS-certified MS-64 Brown 1876 Indian cent (without a CAC sticker) for $364.10.
These results demonstrate the strong market confidence in the quality assurance provided by a CACG certification, as collectors were willing to pay a premium for the CACG-certified coin, despite its lower numeric grade.
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