© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Dollar "1852 Gold Dollar" Pattern; gold
1852 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1852 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#252299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"DOLLAR" and wreath at rim surrounding hole.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOLLAR
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1852 Gold Dollar is a highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its rarity and historical significance. It was designed by James B. Longacre, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time, and features a Liberty Head motif on the obverse (front) side, with a wreath surrounding the number "1" on the reverse (back) side. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was never officially released into circulation. Instead, it was produced as a pattern coin, meaning it was struck as a prototype or sample for consideration as a regular issue coin. However, the design was ultimately rejected, and only a small number of pattern coins were produced, making them highly valuable to collectors today.
