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Despite their apparent ubiquity in San Francisco in late 1849, today Miners’ Bank $10s are now scarce, with around 35 examples extant. Most are XF or AU, with a handful of mint state examples comprising the condition census. The gem mint state Ellsworth/Garrett specimen is the finest known example. In 2017, David J. McCarthy identified repeating depressions on the so-called “Crimped Border” Miners’ Bank $10s (see photo at bottom of page) that were “discovered” by John J. Ford in the late 1970s. These pieces are now known to be 20th-century die transfer forgeries.
Obverse Description
Plain obverse with only the lettering TEN D. * MINERS, BANK. * SANFRANCISCO.
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle CALIFORNIA 13 stars
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Despite their apparent ubiquity in San Francisco in late 1849, today Miners’ Bank $10 coins are now scarce, with around 35 examples extant. Most are Extremely Fine or About Uncirculated, with a handful of Mint State examples comprising the condition census. The Gem Mint State Ellsworth/Garrett example is the finest known example. In 2017, David J. McCarthy identified repeating depressions on the so-called Crimped Border Miners’ Bank eagles that were “discovered” by John J. Ford in the late 1970’s. These pieces are now known to be 20th-century die-transfer forgeries.
Obverse: TEN. D. H MINERS, BANK. H SAN FRANCISCO.
Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, CALIFORNIA. and 13 stars
“Crimped Border” Miners’ Bank forgery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11806
Obverse Lettering:
TEN D. * MINERS, BANK. * SANFRANCISCO.
Reverse Lettering:
CALIFORNIA
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Coarsely Reeded
Variety:
Miners Bank
Variety 2:
K-1
Coin Date:
(1849)
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Approx. 35 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold-copper alloy
Rarity:
H5
PCGS #:
10236
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(1849) G$10 Miners Bank, K-1 MS
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(1849) G$10 Miners Bank, K-1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$210,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $156,000 | $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 |
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$75,000
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$25,200
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$15,275
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$57,500
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$11,000
$18,400
1849 $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar MS61 PCGS. CAC. K-1, R.6. ...
$264,000
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU58 NGC. K-1, R.6. ...
$69,000
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU50 PCGS. Normal (Dentilated) Border, K-1, R.6. ...
$43,125
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar--Rims Filed, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. ...
$14,950
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$80,500
$15,525
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$75,000
(1849) $10 Miners Bank Ten Dollar AU58 NGC. CAC. K-1, R.6. ...
$54,344
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$27,600
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