Whitman Expo
Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
Image Coming Soon
We're working on adding images for this item.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
The second variety of Moffat & Company eagle was struck using a reverse die with the period after GOLD placed above the center arrowhead. The Kagin-6a is more commonly encountered than the K-6, with 40-50 examples known, 11 of which were found on the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1849 thirteen stars around.
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL. Period above middle arrow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
375853
Obverse Lettering:
MOFFAT & Co, 1849
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD TEN DOL.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
TEN DOL., Period above Arrowhead, K-6a
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
40–50 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1850
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period above Arrowhead, K-6a MS
Value By Grade
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period above Arrowhead, K-6a MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
GSID:375853
Shop related
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
1849 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-4 MS
Worth: $2,800 – $150,000
(1849) G$9.43 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 21 7/16 Carat, K-1 MS
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN D., K-5 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $72,000
(1849) G$14.25 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 21 3/4 Carat, K-2 MS
(1849) G$16.00 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 20 3/4 Carat, K-3 MS
Worth: $300,000 – $432,000
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN D., K-5 PR
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period below Arrowhead, K-6 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $120,000
1850 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-7 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $240,000
Greysheet News
Early American Copper Coins Lead Heritage's July Showcase Auction to More Than $436,000
7/17/2026
Astonishing Discovery Proof 1824/1 Overdate Half Dollar in Scotsman Auction
First known proof example of Overton 101 variety surprisingly found in consignor's collection.
7/15/2026
Best of the Mint Program Kicks Off
In continuing celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, the United States Mint will embark on a "Best of the Mint" program.
7/13/2026
Events
Midlands Coin Club Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show - SC
Location: Medallion Center
Friday, May 1, 2026
