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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:
9361
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
Variety:
Large Date
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
62,884
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8584
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Coin Value History
1842 $10 Large Date MS
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1842 $10 Large Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$150,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $114,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1842 $10 Large Date XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 39 in 45, 133 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,125.37 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage...
$2,160
1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Large Date, Crosslet 4. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,160
1842 $10 Large Date MS61 PCGS. CAC....
$16,800
1842 $10 Large Date -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 62,884. ...
$1,280
1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Large Date, Crosslet 4. MS-62 (PCGS).
$16,800
1842 $10 Large Date AU58 NGC....
$4,573
1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Large Date, Crosslet 4. AU-55 (NGC).
$2,280
1842 $10 Large Date XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/89). NGC Census: (21/163). CDN: $1,028.58.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40....
$1,140
1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Large Date, Crosslet 4. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,640
1842 $10 Large Date Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/137). NGC Census: (0/191). CDN: $892.08.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine ...
$960
1842 $10 Large Date VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/112). NGC Census: (7/174). CDN: $953.83.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. M...
$1,140
1842 $10 Large Date VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/107). NGC Census: (8/172). Mintage: 81,507. From The Ohio Valley Co...
$1,292
1842 $10 Large Date -- Polished -- NCS. Unc Details. NGC Census: (1/1). PCGS Population (1/4). Mintage: 81,507. Numismedia ...
$2,232
1842 $10 Large Date--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/86). PCGS Population (1/101). Mintage: 81,507. Num...
$690
1842 $10 Large Date MS64 NGC. ...
$74,750
1842 $10 Small Date--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net F12. NGC Census: (0/116). PCGS Population (0/96). Mintage: 81,507. Numi...
$431
1842 $10
$12,650
1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Large Date, Crosslet 4. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,560
$834
1842 $10 Large Date MS61 NGC....
$9,900
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $2,431 – $1,050,000
1838 $10 MS
Worth: $2,674 – $123,500
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,674 – $1,300,000
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,956 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
1840 $10 MS
Worth: $1,996 – $52,800
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $1,956 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,066 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,031 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $1,956 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,054 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,900 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $1,991 – $108,000
1845 $10 MS
Worth: $2,152 – $30,000
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