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In 1849, Moffat & Company began striking $10 eagles, the earliest of which used reverse dies with “TEN DOL.” At the bottom. The first of these, Kagin-6, has the period after GOLD placed below the middle arrowhead, and is quite rare, with only four examples currently reported (F-15, XF45, AU50, and MS62).
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1849 thirteen stars around.
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL. Period below middle arrow.
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In 1849, Moffat & Company b.egan striking $10 gold eagles, the earliest of which used reverse dies with TEN DOL at the bottom. The first of these, K-6, has the period after GOLD placed just below the tip of the middle arrowhead, and is quite rare, with only four examples currently reported (F-15, EF-45, AU-50, and MS-62).
Obverse: Liberty head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem, 1849, border of 13 stars
Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL. and period below middle arrow tip
Variety K-6 (left), with the period just below the tip of the middle arrowhead;
and K-6a, with the period above the tip of the middle arrowhead.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11812
Obverse Lettering:
MOFFAT & Co, 1849
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD TEN DOL.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
TEN DOL., Period below Arrowhead, K-6
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
4 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1850
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H7
PCGS #:
10246
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Coin Value History
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period below Arrowhead, K-6 MS
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1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period below Arrowhead, K-6 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $120,000 | $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 |
1849 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-4 MS
Worth: $2,800 – $150,000
(1849) G$9.43 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 21 7/16 Carat, K-1 MS
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN D., K-5 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $72,000
(1849) G$14.25 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 21 3/4 Carat, K-2 MS
(1849) G$16.00 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 20 3/4 Carat, K-3 MS
Worth: $300,000 – $432,000
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN D., K-5 PR
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period above Arrowhead, K-6a MS
Worth: $7,500 – $33,600
1850 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-7 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $240,000
1849 $10 Moffat & Co., "TEN DOL." XF45 PCGS. K-6a, R.5. ...
$19,200
1849 $10 Moffat & Co., "Ten Dol." AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-6a, R.5....
$102,000
1849 $10 Moffat & Co., "Ten Dol." XF40 NGC. K-6a, R.5. ...
$12,000
1849 $10 Moffat & Co., "Ten Dol." VF30 PCGS. K-6a, High R.5. ...
$10,800
1849 $10 Moffat & Co., K-6a, "Ten Dol." Fine 12 NGC. ...
$5,160
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." AU50 NGC. K-6a, High R.5. ...
$15,000
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." AU55 NGC. K-6b, R.7. ...
$25,850
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." VF35 NGC. ...
$7,199
$3,680
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." Fine 15 NGC. ...
$4,025
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol."--Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. K-6a, High R.5. This bright and unnaturally pro...
$4,312
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." VF25 PCGS. Kagin-6a, R.5. The first private coiner in California was the firm ...
$4,600
$7,000
1849 $10 Moffat & Co., "Ten Dol." XF45 PCGS. K-6a, R.5....
$19,200
MOFFAT $10 TEN DOL.
$10,925
1849 $10 Moffat & Co., "Ten Dol." XF40 NGC. K-6a, R.5. ...
$13,200
$2,990
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population (0/7). (#10246)...
$10,350
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." AU55 NGC. ...
$15,525
$3,220
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