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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.
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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Coin Value History
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 Wass, Molitor & Co. $5. K-2. Rarity-6+. Large Head. VF-35 (PCGS). Gold CAC. CMQ. OGH.
$44,400
1852 Wass, Molitor & Co. $5. K-2. Rarity-6+. Large Head. VF-25 (PCGS).
$11,400
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, AU53 PCGS. K-2, R.6. ...
$50,400
1852 $5 Wass Molitor Five Dollar, Large Head, MS60 NGC. K-2, R.6. ...
$90,000
$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
$25,300
1852 $5 Wass, Molitor & Co Large Head Pointed Bust--Damaged-...
$2,070
$2,875
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
$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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