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1852-D $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
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Obverse Description

Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.

Reverse Description

Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.

Catalog Information

GSID: 9002
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1852
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D.
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 8.359 gr
Weight (oz): 0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.2419 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 21.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1852-D
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 91,584
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8252
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Coin Value History
1852-D $5 MS
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1852-D $5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
GSID:9002 PCGS:8252 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $43,000 $1,234
MS63 - $36,000 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1852-D $5 XF40 NGC. Winter 32-V....
$3,840
Sold 7/18/2025
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 XF45 PCGS. Winter 32-V....
$4,080
Sold 7/18/2025
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 32-V....
$4,320
Sold 5/10/2024
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 32-V....
$3,600
Sold 1/12/2024
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/244). NGC Census: (14/263). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 91,...
$2,640
Sold 11/19/2023
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 32-V....
$7,500
Sold 9/14/2023
Heritage Auctions
1852-D PCGS MS-61
$11,800
Sold 7/28/2023
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1852-D $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 32-V. ...
$24,000
Sold 2/9/2023
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 32-V. ...
$26,400
Sold 12/15/2022
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 27-U. ...
$8,404
Sold 5/6/2022
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 PCGS/CAC AU50
$4,375
Sold 11/1/2021
DLRC
1852-D $5 PCGS/CAC VF30 ex: Fairmont
$2,950
Sold 5/3/2021
DLRC
1852-D $5 -- Obv Graffiti -- NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (3/265). PCGS Population: (1/250). Mintage 91,584....
$764
Sold 8/6/2017
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 VF25 PCGS. Variety 33-V. ...
$1,880
Sold 9/12/2016
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (2/267). PCGS Population (0/247). Mintage: 91,584. From The Twelve Oaks Collection....
$764
Sold 9/12/2016
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 Fine 15 NGC. Variety 32-V (formerly 27-S). ...
$1,292
Sold 12/8/2013
Heritage Auctions
$1,035
Sold 6/2/2013
GOLDBERG COINS
1852-D $5 VG8 NGC. Variety 27-U. ...
$1,092
Sold 10/16/2011
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 VF20 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $1400.00....
$920
Sold 7/5/2005
Heritage Auctions
1852-D $5 XF40 NGC. Variety 32-V. ...
$1,680
Sold 2/1/2019
Heritage Auctions
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