1852 SILVER DOLLAR
PCGS No: 6940, 6995, 86995
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,100
Proofs: estimated 35
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 26.73 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania) below the eagle on the reverse
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Notes:
Copper and Silver Restrikes of this date are known.
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65.
The finest "Restrike" Proof examples graded by PCGS are 3 PR-65's.
The finest "Restrike"
Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-63.
Recent appearances:
Brilliant Proof, probable
restrike. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October
17-19, 2000, Lot 1243, plated, unsold
AU-50, lightly cleaned long
ago. Ex – American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics
Sale,” July 25, 2003
, Lot 536, illustrated, sold for $13,800.00
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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