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Despite their apparent ubiquity in San Francisco in late 1849, today Miners’ Bank $10s are now scarce, with around 35 examples extant. Most are XF or AU, with a handful of mint state examples comprising the condition census. The gem mint state Ellsworth/Garrett specimen is the finest known example. In 2017, David J. McCarthy identified repeating depressions on the so-called “Crimped Border” Miners’ Bank $10s (see photo at bottom of page) that were “discovered” by John J. Ford in the late 1970s. These pieces are now known to be 20th-century die transfer forgeries.
Obverse Description
Plain obverse with only the lettering TEN D. * MINERS, BANK. * SANFRANCISCO.
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle CALIFORNIA 13 stars
Catalog Information
GSID:
11806
Obverse Lettering:
TEN D. * MINERS, BANK. * SANFRANCISCO.
Reverse Lettering:
CALIFORNIA
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Coarsely Reeded
Variety:
Miners Bank
Variety 2:
K-1
Coin Date:
(1849)
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Approx. 35 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold-copper alloy
Rarity:
H5
PCGS #:
10236
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Coin Value History
(1849) G$10 Miners Bank, K-1 MS
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(1849) G$10 Miners Bank, K-1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$210,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $156,000 | $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 |
Undated (1849) Miners Bank $10. K-1. Rarity-5+. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$432,000
Undated (1849) Miners' Bank $10. K-1. Rarity-5+. AU-58 (PCGS).
$78,000
1849 $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar VF35 PCGS. K-1, High R.5....
$31,200
1849 $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar XF45 ANACS. K-1, High R.5, With Date Counterstamp....
$31,200
Undated (1849) Miners' Bank $10. K-1. Rarity-5+. AU-53 (PCGS). CMQ. OGH.
$78,000
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar MS61 NGC. K-1, R.6. ...
$84,000
Undated (1849) Miners Bank $10 Die Trial. K-1. Rarity-8. Copper. Reeded Edge. VF-20 Corroded (Uncertified).
$1,560
1849 $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar Copper Pattern, Kagin-1, R.8, AU50 NGC. ...
$25,200
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar -- Rim Filed, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. K-1, R.6. ...
$15,275
Undated (1849) Miners Bank $10 Gold. K-1. Rarity-6. "Plain Border" (i.e. Dentelated Border, Raised Rim). AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$89,269
$230,000
1849 $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU58 NGC. K-1, R.6. ...
$75,000
MINER BANK $10
$11,000
1849 $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU53 PCGS. K-1, R.6....
$84,000
1849 $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar MS61 PCGS. CAC. K-1, R.6. ...
$264,000
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU50 PCGS. Normal (Dentilated) Border, K-1, R.6. ...
$43,125
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar--Rims Filed, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. ...
$14,950
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-1, R.6. ...
$57,500
$195,500
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU58 NGC. K-1, R.6. ...
$69,000
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