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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:
9380
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,013
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8628
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Coin Value History
1859 $10 MS
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1859 $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1859 $10 AU50 NGC....
$2,280
1859 NGC AU-55
$2,832
1859 Liberty Head Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,920
1859 $10 AU53 PCGS. The 1859 is a scarce No Motto ten with a low mintage of only 16,013 pieces. This original piece feature...
$2,880
1859 Liberty Head Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,040
1859 $10 AU58 NGC....
$4,620
1859 $10 MS62 PCGS....
$39,600
1859 $10 MS61 NGC. ...
$19,800
1859 $10 MS60 NGC. ...
$7,500
1859 $10 VF25 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/104 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/159 and 0/0+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$780
1859 $10 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/72). NGC Census: (17/137). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Mi...
$1,500
1859 $10 MS63 NGC. ...
$66,000
1859 $10 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/84). NGC Census: (3/146). Mintage: 16,093. From The Ohio Valley Collection. ...
$1,410
1859 VF20 ANACS. ...
$414
1859 $10
$352
1859 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
1859 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$3,120
1859 Liberty Head Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$2,760
1859 $10 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (33/73). PCGS Population: (9/27). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 16,013. ...
$1,984
1859 Liberty Head Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,520
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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