Whitman Expo
1854 $10 Gold PR Values
Details
The existence of a proof 1854 gold eagle was in serious doubt until early in the 21st century. The only known example first turned up in Bremen, Germany as a clear proof, and sold in 2012 at Heritage in an NGC NGC PF61 CAM holder. It has since been regraded as PCGS PR61 DCAM. According to its write-up at the 2012 Heritage sale, the following had been written by Guth and Garrett in their Gold Coin Encyclopedia.
Mintage: Unknown (Unique?)
The existence of a Proof 1854 eagle is highly doubtful. Apparently, a set of Proof coins was presented to the city of Bremen [Germany] in July 1854 in exchange for a group of coins (presumably from Bremen). According to Walter Breen, the set was liberated in 1945 and broken up, but this information remains unsubstantiated. Although various 1854 Proof $1, $2.50, and $3 coins are known, none can be tied to that set, nor have any 1854 Proof half eagles, eagles, or double eagles ever been seen. The Smithsonian does not have a Proof example of this date.
Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Basic Information
GSID:
393369
Coin Date:
1854
Denomination:
$10 / $10 Gold
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
16.718 gr
Weight:
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
27 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
