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1852 Moffat & Co. 10 Dollar Gold SP Wide Date, K-9 Values
Details
The Wide Date 1852 Moffat $10 is the first of two varieties of emergency issue gold eagles struck by Moffat & Company in January and February of 1852. Fewer than 30 examples exist in private hands, with two or three mint state specimens known. Original choice AU examples would be considered a part of the condition census. Eight Wide Date $10s were recovered from the S.S. Central America. A pair of specially-made, proof Kagin-9 eagles are known.
Obverse: Liberty Head with Moffat & Co. on diadem, 1852 wide, 13 stars around
Reverse: Eagle clutching shield 264 GRS. CALIFORNIA GOLD 880 THOUS: TEN D.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
2 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
Wide Date, K-9
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Specimen
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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