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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:
9430
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
1842-O
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
27,400
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8587
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1842-O $10 MS
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1842-O $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$360,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $300,000 | $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 |
| 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]
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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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![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: $2,203 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
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
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
1842-O $10 AU50 NGC. Winter-2. ...
$3,904
1842-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1842-O $10 AU55 NGC. Winter-3....
$5,760
1842-O $10 AU58 NGC. Winter-3....
$13,200
1842-O $10 AU53 NGC. Winter-2....
$4,560
1842-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-3. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,320
1842-O $10 VF35 ANACS. Mintage 27,400. ...
$1,920
1842-O $10 VF30 PCGS. Ex: New Orleans Gold Hoard. PCGS Population: (15/179). Mintage 27,400....
$2,160
1842-O Liberty Head Eagle. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$1,560
1842-O $10 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$288,000
1842-O $10 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/243). PCGS Population (1/154). Mintage: 27,400. From The Pennsylvania Comm...
$764
1842-O $10 VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (8/111). NGC Census: (3/200). Mintage: 27,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$920
$74,750
1842-O $10 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/189). PCGS Population (3/111). Mintage: 27,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$575
1842-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,160
1842-O $10 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (33/224). PCGS Population: (29/118). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 27,...
$2,640
1842-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. AU-55 (NGC).
$5,760
1842-O $10 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$11,700
1842-O $10 AU53 NGC. Variety 2....
$3,840
1842-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,320
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