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The Close Date, Short Neck 1852 Wass, Molitor & Co. $10 is the rarest of the firm’s 1852 issues, with only eight known examples, four of which were found on the S.S. Central America. The finest known specimen is graded mint state, and all other examples grade XF or lower.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem, 1852 close, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Book Reference
The Close Date, Short Neck 1852 Wass, Molitor & Company eagle is the rarest of the firm’s 1852 issues, with only eight known examples, four of which were found on the SS Central America. The finest known example is graded Mint State, and all other examples grade Extremely Fine or lower.
Obverse: Liberty head with short neck and W.M. & CO on diadem, 1852 close, with 13 stars around
Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, . S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD . TEN D.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11883
Obverse Lettering:
W.M. & Co., 1852
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
Close Date, Short Neck, K-5
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
8 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
10351
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Coin Value History
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Close Date, Short Neck, K-5 MS
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1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Close Date, Short Neck, K-5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
|
$115,000 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $96,000 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-1 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-2 MS
Worth: $16,000 – $100,800
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
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
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