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The Kagin-12a is the most plentiful 1852 U.S. Assay Office issue, with approximately 200 examples known in private hands, 95 of which were recovered from the S.S. Central America. There are around 10 examples known in choice mint state, and average quality pieces are generally seen in XF or AU condition.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Description
Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11692
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
Second Reverse, K-12a
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 200 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
10001
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Coin Value History
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
Value By Grade
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $10. K-12 OFFICE Right. Rarity-4. AU-55 (PCGS).
$17,400
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $10. K-12a Office Left. Rarity-4. 884 THOUS. AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
$42,000
1852 Augustus Humbert $10. K-12. Rarity-4. 884 THOUS. AU-50 (PCGS). CMQ.
$13,200
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $10. K-12 Office Right. Rarity-4. 884 THOUS. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. Gold S.S. Central America Label.
$12,600
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$7,800
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $10. K-12a(1). Rarity-6. 884 THOUS. Genuine--Damage (PCGS).
$6,300
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS62 NGC. K-12a, R.4. ...
$26,400
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS61 NGC. CAC. K-12a, R.4. ...
$18,600
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS63 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. CAC. ...
$66,000
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar VF35 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. ...
$5,760
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $10 Gold. K-12a(1). Rarity-6. 884 THOUS. MS-60 (PCGS).
$17,192
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar--Scratched--NCS. VF Details. ...
$3,105
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar--Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. XF40 Details. ...
$2,185
$1,955
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$13,800
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU58 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$16,800
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$10,800
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU53 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. ...
$11,700
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-12, R.7. ...
$12,338
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $10 Gold. K-12a(2). Rarity-5. 884 THOUS. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$8,284
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, First Reverse, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,325 – $44,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 887 THOUS, K-13 MS
Worth: $26,000 – $200,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 900 THOUS, K-14 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $690,000
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $81,600
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $54,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 MS
Worth: $5,750 – $72,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $150,000
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