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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
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The unique 1849 Templeton Reid $10 was received in a deposit at the Philadelphia Mint in early 1850. Mint employees recognized its rarity and set it aside for inclusion in the mint cabinet collection, which was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution in 1923. It is the only known example known and is believed to have been struck from California gold.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11877
Designer:
Templeton Reid
Obverse Designer:
Templeton Reid
Obverse Lettering:
TEN DOLLAR * CALIFORNIA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Templeton Reid
Reverse Lettering:
* TEN DOLLAR *CALIFORNIA GOLD*
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Templeton Reid
Variety 2:
K-1
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Georgia
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
Unique
PCGS #:
10332
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