The 1852 Indian Head one dollar gold coins weigh 1.627 grams and contain .04837oz of pure gold, thickness is 1.02mm, diameter is 13mm and the edge has 81 reeds. It is also the smallest US coin made.
Retail values for 1852 Liberty Head gold dollar coins run from $126.00-$270.00 for circulated examples. Uncirculated start at $288.00
The U.S. mint did not produce any $50.00 gold coins in 1852 of any shape. Post new question with a complete description of the piece.
You didn't specify whether it's a silver dollar or a gold dollar; both types were minted in 1852. If it's a silver dollar with that date it should be checked by a dealer to make sure it's not counterfeit. 1852 is a scarce date for Seated Liberty dollars and there are many fakes on the market. If it's a gold dollar, please see the Related Question for specific information.
7-15-11>>> The US has never made a gold coin with the denomination of less than one dollar. Most are modern replicas and have no numismatic value.
The Actual Gold Weight (AGW) is .04837oz of pure gold. Total weight of the coin is 1.672 grams.
Retail values for 1852 Liberty Head gold dollar coins run from $126.00-$270.00 for circulated examples. Uncirculated start at $288.00
The U.S. mint did not produce any $50.00 gold coins in 1852 of any shape. Post new question with a complete description of the piece.
You didn't specify whether it's a silver dollar or a gold dollar; both types were minted in 1852. If it's a silver dollar with that date it should be checked by a dealer to make sure it's not counterfeit. 1852 is a scarce date for Seated Liberty dollars and there are many fakes on the market. If it's a gold dollar, please see the Related Question for specific information.
7-15-11>>> The US has never made a gold coin with the denomination of less than one dollar. Most are modern replicas and have no numismatic value.
The Actual Gold Weight (AGW) is .04837oz of pure gold. Total weight of the coin is 1.672 grams.
1926 ten dollar gold coin value
The coin is brass not gold, the names are on the front of the coin.
A 1852 California Token with an Indian on the front with 13 stars around it and a wreath with California Gold and a star in the middle is a 1/2 dollar gold piece; however, there are lots of fakes about. Take it to your local jeweler to test to see what type of gold ie 14k, 18k or 24k. Also, you can send the coin in for authenticity to PCGS, ANACS. Usually the coin should have a denomination such as 25c, 50c, or $1. They can also have 1/4 dollar, 1/2 dollar, or $1. 1852 13 Star Indian Head with California Gold and no denomination is a replica token.
No, the last 1 dollar gold coin was made in 1889.
There was no fifty dollar US gold coin produced in 1940.
A "one dollar" coin has the value of one dollar!
If the coin has one, the mintmarks are on the reverse under the eagle.