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1896-S $10 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.4837 oz +1.69%
$2,086.85
1896-S $10  MS
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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: 9523
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1896
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 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: 1896-S
Denomination: $10
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 123,750
Coinage Type: Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years: 1866-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8736
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Coin Value History
1896-S $10 MS
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1896-S $10 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.4837 oz +1.69%
$2,086.85
GSID:9523 PCGS:8736 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1896-S $10 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $187,000 $1,234
MS67 - $156,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1896-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 93 in 55, 182 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,042.06 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 123,750....
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$156,000
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1896-S $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (9/4). Mintage 123,750. ...
1896-S $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (9/4). Mintage 123,750. ...
$2,220
Sold 12/9/2024
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1896-S $10 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (37/336). Mintage 123,750. ...
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1896-S $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/46). NGC Census: (36/14). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 123,...
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$2,182
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1896-S $10 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 123,750. ...
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$1,080
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1896-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/79). NGC Census: (123/69). CDN: $985 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 123,7...
1896-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/79). NGC Census: (123/69). CDN: $985 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 123,7...
$1,140
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1896-S $10 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
1896-S $10 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
Sold 6/17/2021
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1896-S $10 MS63 PCGS. ...
$6,462
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1896-S $10 NGC XF45 - No Reserve!
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$675
Sold 9/7/2015
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1896-S $10
$160
Sold 10/9/2001
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1896-S $10
$161
Sold 4/7/2001
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1896-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (94/191). PCGS Population: (45/132). CDN: $946 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 123,7...
1896-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (94/191). PCGS Population: (45/132). CDN: $946 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 123,7...
$1,020
Sold 9/14/2022
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$1,410
Sold 11/1/2015
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1896-S $10 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (37/336). Mintage 123,750. ...
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$1,440
Sold 12/9/2024
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1896-S $10 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (60/282). PCGS Population: (24/161). AU53. Mintage 123,750. ...
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$660
Sold 3/16/2019
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1896-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (36/14). PCGS Population: (29/46). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 123,7...
1896-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (36/14). PCGS Population: (29/46). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 123,7...
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