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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:
9377
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
60,490
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8619
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Coin Value History
1856 $10 MS
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1856 $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$150,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $110,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1856 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$2,760
1856 $10 MS60 NGC. ...
$3,050
1856 $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/30). Mintage 60,490. ...
$2,280
1856 $10 XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/32). Mintage 60,490. ...
$1,680
1856 $10 MS61 NGC....
$2,640
1856 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,280
1856 $10 MS63 PCGS....
$18,600
1856 Liberty Head Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,020
1856 Liberty Head Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,200
1856 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-50 (NGC).
$1,200
1856 $10 PCGS VF35
$1,050
1856 $10 MS62 PCGS. ...
$10,500
1856 $10
$242
1856 $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 99 in 55, 134 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,200.37 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 60,490. ...
$2,160
1856 Liberty Head Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$3,120
1856 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$2,400
1856 $10 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/217). Mintage 60,490. ...
$1,440
1856 $10 MS61 NGC....
$3,360
1856 $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/103). NGC Census: (59/223). CDN: $1,027.07.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 6...
$1,440
1856 $10 PCGS MS63
$19,750
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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