1851-O G$1

1852-C G$1

1852 G$1 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Gold Dollars 1849-1889

PCGS MS69

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PCGS MS68

PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 7517

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 12.70 millimeters

Weight:: 1.70 grams

Mintage:: 2,045,351

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $312,000 • MS69 • 08-28-2022 • Heritage Auctions

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1852 G$1

Die Varieties

1852 G$1 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	4,000	R-4.2	23 / 26 TIE	72 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	2,250	R-4.5	23 / 26 TIE	74 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	75	R-8.2	14 / 26 TIE	40 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,000
60 or Better	2,250
65 or Better	75

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.2
60 or Better	R-4.5
65 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	23 / 26 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 26 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 26 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	72 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	74 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	40 / 81 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS69 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 10/2005:7421, $50,600 - Heritage 2/2006:2516, $92,000
2	MS68 PCGS grade	Unnamed Financial Institution - Heritage 2/2002:6654, $29,900 - Paul Taylor Collection - Heritage 1/12/2005:30631, $39,100 - Stack's 7/2008:2301, $37,375 - Stack’s 10/2008:1102, $37,375
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
5	MS67 PCGS grade
5	MS67 PCGS grade	Longfellow Collection - Heritage 2/2010:1376
5	MS67 estimated grade
5	MS67 estimated grade
9	MS66 PCGS grade
9	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS69 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 10/2005:7421, $50,600 - Heritage 2/2006:2516, $92,000

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

Unnamed Financial Institution - Heritage 2/2002:6654, $29,900 - Paul Taylor Collection - Heritage 1/12/2005:30631, $39,100 - Stack's 7/2008:2301, $37,375 - Stack’s 10/2008:1102, $37,375

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

#5 MS67 PCGS grade

Longfellow Collection - Heritage 2/2010:1376

#5 MS67 estimated grade

#9 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): One of the half dozen most common gold dollars, and readily available even in gem condition.

Ron Guth:

The 1852 Gold Dollar is one of the most common dates of the entire series. It is not nearly as common as the uber-plentiful 1853, but it is slightly less common than the 1851. Despite being such a common date, the 1852 is rather scarce in MS66 and better grades. However, there are some standouts, including a single PCGS MS69 and some PCGS MS68's. Collectors can find Mint State 1852 Gold Dollars with ease, so they should be picky. Look for fully struck examples that have minimal bagmarks and good eye appeal. Such coins will always be desirable.