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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:
9362
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:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,623
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8585
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Coin Value History
1842 $10 Small Date MS
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1842 $10 Small Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
1842 $10 Small Date AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,320
1842 $10 Small Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (23/52). Mintage 18,623. ...
$2,880
1842 $10 Small Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/39). Mintage 18,623. ...
$1,860
1842 $10 Small Date AU55 NGC....
$2,640
1842 $10 Small Date MS61 NGC....
$10,800
1842 $10 Small Date MS60 NGC....
$9,300
1842 $10 Small Date XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/65). NGC Census: (6/111). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. ...
$1,500
1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Small Date, Plain 4. MS-62+ (PCGS). CAC.
$63,000
1842 $10 Small Date AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/23). NGC Census: (17/59). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$1,860
1842 $10 Small Date VF35 PCGS. The Small Date 1842 eagle is easily identified by the Plain 4 logotype in the date. This var...
$1,740
1842 $10 PCGS F15 (Small Date)
$1,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS63 PCGS. ...
$55,200
$852
1842 $10 Small Date -- Filed, Scratched -- ANACS. VF Details Net F12. NGC Census: (0/168). PCGS Population (0/46). Numism...
$862
1842 $10 Small Date--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20....
$253
1842 Liberty Head Eagle. Small Date, Plain 4. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.
$6,600
1842 $10 Small Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (22/53). Mintage 18,623. ...
$2,160
1842 $10 Small Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/38). Mintage 18,623. ...
$1,864
1842 $10 Small Date AU55 PCGS....
$2,880
1842 $10 Small Date MS61 NGC....
$12,000
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 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,956 – $125,000
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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