1852 $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $5 1839-1908

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS64+

PCGS #:: 8250

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 21.65 millimeters

Weight:: 8.36 grams

Mintage:: 573,901

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $123,375 • MS66+ • 10-24-2019 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1852 $5

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1852 $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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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.
All Grades	750	R-5.5	110 / 112 TIE	155 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	85	R-8.1	100 / 112	142 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 112	1 / 218

Survival Estimate
All Grades	750
60 or Better	85
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.5
60 or Better	R-8.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	110 / 112 TIE
60 or Better	100 / 112
65 or Better	1 / 112

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	155 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	142 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Edward Milas Collection - Edward Milas Collection - Stack's 5/1995:485, $66,000 - New Orleans Collection - Heritage 4/2015:5340, $76,375 - Heritage 1/2016:5586, $79,313 - Coronet Gold Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 10/2019:173, $123,375
2	MS64+ PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Edward Milas Collection - Edward Milas Collection - Stack's 5/1995:485, $66,000 - New Orleans Collection - Heritage 4/2015:5340, $76,375 - Heritage 1/2016:5586, $79,313 - Coronet Gold Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 10/2019:173, $123,375

#2 MS64+ PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88):

This is one of the most common dates of the No Motto type and is one of the few that is occasionally available in choice uncirculated condition.