1852 Liberty Gold Dollar
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$312,000 MS69 08-28-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1852 Liberty Gold Dollar is a Gold Dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Liberty Head Gold Dollars 1849-1854 series. The U.S. Mint produced 2.0 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 4 variants, accounting for 93% of the year's production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, encircled by a wreath and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing the denomination 1 DOLLAR and the date. Strong production across multiple mints driven by California Gold Rush bullion. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $466 to $834 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams, 12.7 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7517.
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