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The so-called Large Head $5, or Kagin-2, appears to be the first coin issued by Wass, Molitor & Co., starting on January 6th, 1852. It is of a very different style than the Kagin-1, and is unquestionably the work of Albrecht Kuner. Interestingly, it shares the “1852” number punches and overall engraving style with the 1852 Moffat $10s issued by the Assay Office at around the same time. Around a dozen pieces are known in private hands, with a single mint state specimen as finest known. Any coin grading XF or higher is a member of the condition census.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem, 1852, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle FIVE DOLLARS.IN CALIFORNIA GOLD.
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The so-called Large Head $5 coin, K-2, appears to be the first coin issued by Wass, Molitor & Company, starting on January 6, 1852. It is of a very different style than K-1, and is unquestionably the work of Albrecht Kuner. Interestingly, it shares the “1852” number punches and overall engraving style with the 1852 Moffat eagles issued by the Assay O!ce at about the same time. Around a dozen pieces are known in private hands, with a single Mint State example as finest known. Any coin grading Extremely Fine or higher is a member of the condition census.
Obverse: Liberty head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem, 1852, with 13 stars around
Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, . FIVE DOLLARS . IN CALIFORNIA GOLD
Catalog Information
GSID:
11880
Obverse Lettering:
W.M. & Co., 1852
Reverse Lettering:
FIVE DOLLARS.IN CALIFORNIA GOLD.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
Large Head, K-2
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Approx. 12 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10342
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1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-2 MS
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1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$121,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $101,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-1 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-3 MS
Worth: $5,000 – $27,500
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-4 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $86,400
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Close Date, Short Neck, K-5 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $96,000
1855 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-6 MS
Worth: $12,000 – $72,000
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-7 MS
Worth: $40,000 – $192,000
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, First Reverse, K-8a MS
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, Second Reverse, K-8 MS
Worth: $500,000 – $864,000
1855 G$50 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-9 MS
Worth: $32,000 – $510,000
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Large Head, XF40 PCGS. CAC. K-2, High R.6....
$31,200
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Large Head, MS60 NGC. K-2, R.6. ...
$90,000
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Large Head, AU53 PCGS. K-2, R.6. ...
$50,400
$4,680
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Large Head--Repaired, Bent, Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. K-2, R.6. This thickly hairline...
$3,450
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Large Head VF25 PCGS. K-2, R.6. Two periods beneath Co on the coronet confirm the Kagin v...
$6,325
1852 $5 Wass, Molitor & Co Large Head Pointed Bust--Damaged-...
$2,070
$2,875
$5,750
$10,925
WASS MOL $5 LG HEAD
$4,198
$5,750
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Large Head XF40 PCGS. K-2, R.6. This is an example of the earliest issues of Wass, Molito...
$18,975
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