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Baldwin’s earliest issue, the “Vaquero” or “Horseman” $10, is widely considered a masterpiece by collectors of pioneer gold coins. It was designed in early 1850 by Albrecht Kuner, originally for use by Kohler & Company whose equipment the firm purchased in March of 1850. Somewhere between 20 and 25 examples exist in private hands, with the finest known being a near gem BU. A handful of pieces are known in mint state, and any of these would probably merit inclusion in the condition census. The Baldwin Horseman’s design is the last privately minted California gold coin whose design is not loosely based upon a U.S. federal gold coin. The Horseman $10s edge is coarsely reeded, and appears to match the Miners’ Bank $10s, struck by Baldwin’s predecessor, Kohler & Company.
Obverse Description
California Vaquero above 1850., CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOLLARs. Around, KUNER engraved on base
Reverse Description
Federal eagle BALDWIN & Co. SAN FRANCISCO. 10 stars around
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Baldwin’s earliest issue, the “Vaquero” or Horseman $10 coin, is widely considered a masterpiece by collectors of pioneer gold coins. It was designed in early 1850 by Albrecht Kuner, originally for use by Kohler & Company, whose equipment the firm purchased in March 1850. Somewhere between 20 and 25 examples exist in private hands, with the finest known being a near Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. A handful of pieces are known in Mint State, and any of these would probably merit inclusion in the condition census. The Baldwin Horseman is the last privately minted California gold coin whose design is not loosely based upon a US federal gold coin. The Horseman $10 coin’s edge is coarsely reeded, and appears to match that on the Miners’ Bank eagles, struck by Baldwin’s predecessor, Kohler & Company.
Obverse: California vaquero above 1850., CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL-
. LARs, KUNER engraved on base
Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, BALDWIN & Co. SAN FRANCISCO. 10 stars flanking image
Catalog Information
GSID:
11702
Designer:
Albrecht Kuner
Obverse Designer:
Albrecht Kuner
Obverse Lettering:
1850., CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOLLARs, KUNER
Reverse Designer:
Albrecht Kuner
Reverse Lettering:
BALDWIN & Co. SAN FRANCISCO
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Coarsely Reeded
Variety:
Baldwin
Variety 2:
Horseman, K-3
Coin Date:
1850
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
20–25 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1850-51
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
10028
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1850 G$10 Baldwin, Horseman, K-3 MS
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1850 G$10 Baldwin, Horseman, K-3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$1,800,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,500,000 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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