Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1852. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved. Satiny in texture, both sides are covered in a thin layer of golden-orange patina. Rather smooth for the assigned grade, there are no sizeable or otherwise individually distracting abrasions to report, only minor softness of detail on the stars and the eagle's neck feathers. A relatively plentiful No Motto five from the pre-Civil War era, the '52 is rarely offered in higher Mint State grade levels. Pop 38; 30 finer (PCGS # 8250) .
Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300.