1852 $1 Gold MS Values

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Melt: $226.76 (0.0484 oz Gold)

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1852 $1 Gold MS Values

Details

down This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $226.76

Obverse: Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.

Reverse: "1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.

Basic Information

GSID:

8012

Coin Date:

1852

Denomination:

G$1 / $1 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

2,045,351

Coinage Type:

Gold Dollar

Coinage Years:

1849-1854

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

1.672 gr

Weight:

0.0538 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.04837 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

13 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

1, DOLLAR, 1852

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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