A very attractive 1852-D $5! Offering a bold eye appeal, this date, while available in lower grades with some frequency, in AU58 and higher grades, this date is quite rare; in over 30 years of operations, PCGS has graded just 10 coins in Mint State, none finer than MS63. The present AU58 is very high end for the grade. Showing just the lightest hint of friction on the high points and in the fields, the surfaces are generally devoid of anything more than the slightest tiny traces of contact in the obverse fields. The strike is above average with decent definition to Liberty's hair curls and eagle's feathers, but the typical peripheral weakness is seen at the obverse rims. Nice, original honey-wheat gold color with olive accents adds to the lovely eye appeal. PCGS 14, NGC 37, CAC 5. Prior to this one selling, the most recent example with CAC approval realized $6,600 in June 2018. Prior to that, a non-CAC coin sold for $7,800 in a November 2017 auction. The current Collector's Universe value is listed at $7,500 and with this coin's great look, it would come as no surprise to us if it realized close to that amount. A very important opportunity for the collector of southern branch mint gold looking for a PQ example of this date. Good luck! Cert. Number 10432082 PCGS # 8252