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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 * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74251
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
Proof
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Type of 1838
Variety 2:
1838-1839
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Eagle
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1839
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8769
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$2,880,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $2,400,000 | $1,234 |
1838 $10 PR
Worth: $2,000,000 – $2,400,000
1839/8 $10 PR
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
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Worth: $36,000 – $360,000
1840 $10 PR
1841 $10 PR
Worth: $85,000 – $138,000
1843 $10 PR
1844 $10 PR
1844-O $10 Branch Mint PR BM DCAM
Worth: $4,000,000 – $4,000,000
1845 $10 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $300,000
1846 $10 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $200,000
1847 $10 PR
1854 $10 PR
1857 $10 PR
1858 $10 PR
Worth: $175,000 – $210,000
1859 $10 PR
Worth: $50,600 – $277,200
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