1851 Baldwin 10 Dollar Gold MS K-4 Values

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1851 Baldwin 10 Dollar Gold MS K-4 Values

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The 1851 Baldwin $10s were only struck for a few months, but early in the obverse die’s life, a tiny cud formed on the rim at about 12:30, followed by a substantial cud at about 9:15, which ultimately joins with star 4. The issue is quite rare and is usually found somewhat weakly struck. There are a handful of examples called uncirculated by the third-party grading services. An original, choice AU coin would be considered for the condition census.

Obverse: Liberty Head with BALDWIN & Co. on diadem, 1851, 13 stars around.

Reverse: Federal eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.

Basic Information

GSID:

11703

Coin Date:

1851

Denomination:

G$10 / 10 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1850-51

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Baldwin

Variety 2:

K-4

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Albrecht Kuner

Obverse Lettering:

BALDWIN & Co., 1851

Obverse Designer:

Albrecht Kuner

Reverse Lettering:

S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.

Reverse Designer:

Albrecht Kuner

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