The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
9357
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
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
Variety:
Type of 1838
Variety 2:
Large Letters
Coin Date:
1839/8
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
25,801
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8576
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Coin Value History
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
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1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,260,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,020,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, MS61 NGC. ...
$41,480
1839 Head of 1838 NGC AU-58
$11,505
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (3/11). Mintage 25,801. ...
$11,400
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, XF40 PCGS....
$6,600
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, VF35 PCGS....
$4,080
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, AU53 NGC....
$6,900
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, AU55 NGC....
$7,200
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, MS60 NGC....
$19,800
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, AU50 NGC. ...
$5,160
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$117,000
$2,106
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS62 NGC. ...
$31,050
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters--Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (4/135). PCGS Population (5/91). Mintage: 2...
$805
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS66 PCGS....
$402,500
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters VF25 NGC. Many 1839 ...
$1,035
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters Eagle Fine 12 PCI (...
$575
1839 $10 LG LETTERS
$77,000
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, MS61 PCGS....
$48,000
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, AU58 PCGS. ...
$18,000
1839/8 $10 Large Letters, Head of 1838, XF45 PCGS....
$6,900
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $2,050 – $1,050,000
1838 $10 MS
Worth: $2,255 – $123,500
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $2,099 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
1840 $10 MS
Worth: $2,139 – $52,800
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $2,109 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Large Date MS
Worth: $2,099 – $125,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,209 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,174 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $2,109 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,204 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,750 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,134 – $108,000
1845 $10 MS
Worth: $2,309 – $30,000
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