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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TEN D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9443
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TEN D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
16.718 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1853/2
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
201,253
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8611
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Coin Value History
1853/2 $10 MS
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1853/2 $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1853/'2' Liberty Head Eagle. Breen-6905. MS-61 (PCGS).
$14,640
1853/'2' $10 FS-301 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 36 in 53, 91 finer (3/26). CDN: $2,621.72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2...
$2,440
1853/'2' $10 AU58 NGC. FS-301. ...
$3,294
1853/'2' Liberty Head Eagle. Breen-6905. AU-55 (NGC).
$2,280
1853/'2' $10 FS-301 AU50 NGC. Formerly FS-007. NGC Census: (15/129). Mintage 201,253....
$1,920
1853/'2' $10 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/93). NGC Census: (5/168). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 201...
$1,740
1853/'2' Liberty Head Eagle. Breen-6905. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$50,400
1853/'2' $10 FS-301 XF45 NGC. ...
$1,205
1853/2 $10 MS60 PCGS. FS-301. ...
$11,779
1853/'2' Liberty Eagle. Breen-6905. AU Details--Brushed (NGC).
$993
1853/2 $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/137). PCGS Population (0/60). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG...
$632
1853/2 $10
$575
1853/'2' $10 MS61 NGC. FS-301....
$13,800
1853/'2' $10 AU53 PCGS. Ex: European Bank Crisis Gold. PCGS Population: (16/42). Mintage 201,253....
$2,340
1853/'2' Liberty Head Eagle. Breen-6905. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,880
1853/'2' Liberty Head Eagle. Breen-6905. AU-55 (NGC).
$2,160
1853/'2' $10 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (16/126). PCGS Population: (12/59). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 20...
$1,560
1853/'2' $10 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/157). PCGS Population: (8/94). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 201,...
$1,380
1853/'2' $10 FS-301 MS62 NGC. ...
$43,200
1853/2 $10 XF45 PCGS. FS-301. ...
$1,380
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $2,431 – $1,050,000
1838 $10 MS
Worth: $2,674 – $123,500
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,674 – $1,300,000
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,956 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
1840 $10 MS
Worth: $1,996 – $52,800
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $1,956 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,956 – $125,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,066 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,031 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $1,956 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,054 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,900 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $1,991 – $108,000
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