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The 1852 $1 Gold Type 1 coin, also known as the "Gold Dollar," is part of a series of gold coins minted by the United States. This coin features a small, circular design with a portrait of Liberty on the obverse and the denomination on the reverse. The Type 1 design was produced from 1849 to 1854 and is characterized by its smaller size and weight, containing approximately 1/20th of an ounce of gold. Collectors often seek out these coins for their historical significance and the variations in design from later types.