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1852 Moffat & Co. 10 Dollar Gold MS Close Date, K-8 Values
Details
Approximately 20 1852 Close Date Moffat $10s are known in private hands, most of which are heavily circulated. The finest known example is choice AU, and any 1852 Close Date with apparent luster is a candidate for the condition census. Four examples were recovered from the S.S. Central America.
Obverse: Liberty Head with Moffat & Co. on diadem, 1852 close, 13 stars around
Reverse: Eagle clutching shield 264 GRS. CALIFORNIA GOLD 880 THOUS: TEN D.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 20 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
Close Date, K-8
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
Moffat & Co., 1852
Reverse Lettering:
264 GRS. CALIFORNIA GOLD 880 THOUS: TEN D.
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