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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:
9359
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
47,338
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8581
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Coin Value History
1840 $10 MS
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1840 $10 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$63,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $53,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1312_3197-0.20200628183701085.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,605 – $1,050,000
1838 $10 MS
Worth: $2,865 – $123,500
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,865 – $1,300,000
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1857-10-gold-reverse.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,130 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $2,130 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Large Date MS
Worth: $2,130 – $125,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,240 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,205 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $2,130 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,236 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,900 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,165 – $108,000
1845 $10 MS
Worth: $2,343 – $30,000
1840 $10 MS60 PCGS. ...
$14,030
1840 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,100
1840 $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (32/119). Mintage 47,338. ...
$1,920
1840 Liberty Head Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,800
1840 $10 AU58 NGC....
$3,973
1840 $10 MS61 NGC....
$12,000
1840 Liberty Head Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,520
1840 $10 AU55 NGC....
$2,640
1840 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,640
1840 $10 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/108). NGC Census: (20/146). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 47,3...
$1,800
1840 $10 VF35 PCGS. Rich-gold color covers both sides of this popular Liberty ten. Numerous pinprick marks and tiny abrasio...
$1,560
1840 $10 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/115). NGC Census: (0/163). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Min...
$1,140
1840 Liberty Eagle. VF-30 (NGC).
$1,058
1840 Liberty Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$35,250
1840 $10
$222
1840 Liberty Head Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$14,400
1840 $10 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 47,338. ...
$1,800
1840 Liberty Head Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$2,160
1840 Liberty Head Eagle. VF Details--Obverse Damage (NGC).
$1,320
1840 $10 AU58 NGC....
$4,320
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