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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TEN D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9358
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TEN D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
16.718 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Type of 1840
Variety 2:
Small Letters
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,447
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8580
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1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
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1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$273,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $228,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
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Worth: $2,678 – $1,050,000
1838 $10 MS
Worth: $2,946 – $123,500
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,946 – $1,300,000
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Worth: $2,203 – $300,000
1840 $10 MS
Worth: $2,243 – $52,800
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $2,203 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Large Date MS
Worth: $2,203 – $125,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,313 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,278 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $2,203 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,314 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,900 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,238 – $108,000
1845 $10 MS
Worth: $2,424 – $30,000
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, Fine 12 NGC....
$3,840
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, AU50 NGC....
$10,800
1839 Liberty Head Eagle. Small Letters (a.k.a. Type of 1840). EF-40 (NGC).
$6,000
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, AU58 NGC. ...
$26,400
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, VF20 NGC. ...
$4,560
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, XF45 PCGS. ...
$9,000
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, AU55 NGC. ...
$13,200
1839 Liberty Head Eagle. Small Letters (a.k.a. Type of 1840). VF-35 (NGC).
$6,000
1839 Liberty Head Eagle. Small Letters (a.k.a. Type of 1840). MS-64 (NGC).
$180,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters VF25 NGC. ...
$3,525
1839 Liberty Eagle. Small Letters, Head of 1840. AU-53 (NGC).
$16,568
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters VG10 PCGS. ...
$3,672
1839 Liberty Eagle. Small Letters (a.k.a. Type of 1840). VF-30 (PCGS).
$4,729
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 15....
$748
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, AU50 NGC. ...
$6,000
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, XF40 NGC. ...
$8,100
1839 Liberty Head Eagle. Small Letters (a.k.a. Type of 1840). AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$55,200
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF20 Details. A moderately worn piece with unnaturally lumin...
$1,380
1839 $10 PCGS XF45 (Small Letters Type of 1840)
$9,450
1839 $10 Small Letters, Head of 1840, AU55 NGC. ...
$11,700
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