Whitman Expo
1839 Type of 1840 $10 Gold MS Small Letters Values
Details
Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
9358
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
$10 / $10 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,447
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type of 1840
Variety 2:
Small Letters
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
16.718 gr
Weight:
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
