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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9351
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
17.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5626 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.5158 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
33
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Large Stars Reverse
Variety 2:
BD-6
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,017
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1797-1804
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
98565
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Coin Value History
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse, BD-6 MS
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1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse, BD-6 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$750,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $480,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $30,000 – $2,750,000
1795 $10 9 Leaves MS
Worth: $78,000 – $2,800,000
1796 $10 MS
Worth: $30,000 – $517,500
1797 $10 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $38,000 – $565,500
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Worth: $9,000 – $625,000
1797 $10 Large Eagle MS
Worth: $10,000 – $336,000
1798/7 $10 9x4 Stars MS
Worth: $18,500 – $342,000
1798/7 $10 7x6 Stars MS
Worth: $40,000 – $1,320,000
1799 $10 Large Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $9,000 – $625,000
1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $9,000 – $645,000
1800 $10 MS
Worth: $9,000 – $720,000
1801 $10 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $300,000
1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $11,000 – $300,000
1803 $10 Extra Star In Cloud MS
Worth: $12,100 – $650,000
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-6, Taraszka-32. Rarity-7. Large Reverse Stars, 13 Stars. AU-58 Details--Tooled, Cleaned (ANACS). OH.
$15,600
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-6, Taraszka-32. Rarity-7. Large Reverse Stars, 13 Stars. AU-53 (NGC).
$33,600
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-6, Taraszka-32. Rarity-7. Large Reverse Stars, 13 Stars. MS-62 (NGC).
$50,400
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-5, Taraszka-30. Rarity-4+. Large Reverse Stars, Extra Star. VF-30 (PCGS).
$15,600
$10 1803 LARGE STARS REVERSE. NGC AU55 CAC
$24,675
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-6, Taraszka-32. Rarity-7. Large Reverse Stars, 13 Stars. MS-61 (PCGS).
$66,000
1803 $10 NGC/CAC AU58 (Large Stars Reverse)
$27,005
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse AU50 PCGS. BD-5, R.4+. ...
$18,800
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. Taraszka-30, BD-5. Rarity-4+. Large Reverse Stars, Extra Star or 14-Star Reverse. MS-60 (NGC).
$34,385
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse XF45 PCGS. ...
$40,250
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse--Ex-Jewelry, Damaged--ANACS. ...
$1,495
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-6, Taraszka-32. Rarity-7. Large Reverse Stars. AU-58 Details--Tooled, Cleaned (ANACS). OH.
$13,200
1803 $10 Large Reverse Stars, BD-6, R.7, AU53 NGC. ...
$21,600
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse MS62 NGC. ...
$172,500
1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-5, Taraszka-30. Rarity-4+. Large Reverse Stars, Extra Star. AU-55 (NGC).
$18,000
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse MS61 NGC. Breen-6845, B. 1-E,...
$24,150
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse AU58 NGC. Breen-6845, Taraszka-30, BD-5, High R.4. ...
$27,600
$25,300
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse XF45 PCGS. Breen-1E, ...
$12,075
$8,812
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