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The Small Head Kagin-1 Wass, Molitor & Co. $5 shares a reverse die with the large head variety and has been seen with reverse die cracks, indicating that it was struck after the Large Head variety. Between 10 and 12 examples are known and a single mint state example is considered the finest. Any original AU specimen would be a member of the condition census. Two examples were recovered from the S.S. Central America.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11881
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:
Small Head, K-1
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
10–12 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10339
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Coin Value History
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-1 MS
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1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$187,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $156,000 | $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., 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
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 Wass, Molitor & Co. $5. K-1. Rarity-6+. Small Head. AU Details--Devices Outlined (PCGS).
$16,800
1852 $5 Wass Molitor, Small Head AU55 PCGS. Kagin-1, High R.6....
$51,600
1852 $5 Wass Molitor, Small Head MS60 PCGS. CAC. K-1, R.7. ...
$180,000
1852 $5 Wass Molitor, Small Head VF30 NGC. K-1, R.6. ...
$12,133
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Small Head AU50 PCGS. K-1, R.6. ...
$35,250
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Small Head XF45 PCGS. K-1, R.6. ...
$35,250
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Small Head AU55 NGC. K-1, R.6. This pretty Choice AU piece has the Small Head with a roun...
$28,750
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Small Head MS60 PCGS. K-1, R.7. ...
$82,250
1852 $5 Wass Molitor, Small Head VF30 NGC. K-1, R.6. ...
$13,800
WASS MOL $5 SM HEAD
$3,960
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