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1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS

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The Kagin-12a is the most plentiful 1852 U.S. Assay Office issue, with approximately 200 examples known in private hands, 95 of which were recovered from the S.S. Central America. There are around 10 examples known in choice mint state, and average quality pieces are generally seen in XF or AU condition.

Obverse Description

Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.

Reverse Description

Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852.

Catalog Information

GSID: 11692
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852.
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2: Second Reverse, K-12a
Coin Date: 1852
Denomination: G$10
Designation: MS
Mint Location: California
Mintage: Approx. 200 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1852-1853
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 10001
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Coin Value History
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
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1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
GSID:11692 PCGS:10001 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $57,500 $1,234
MS63 - $48,000 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$13,800
Sold 8/16/2024
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$10,800
Sold 8/16/2024
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU58 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$16,800
Sold 6/13/2024
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-12a, R.4....
$7,800
Sold 3/28/2024
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU53 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. ...
$11,700
Sold 1/14/2022
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS62 NGC. K-12a, R.4. ...
$26,400
Sold 1/14/2022
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS61 NGC. CAC. K-12a, R.4. ...
$18,600
Sold 10/15/2020
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS63 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. CAC. ...
$66,000
Sold 4/25/2019
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar VF35 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. ...
$5,760
Sold 6/14/2018
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS60 NGC. K-12, High R.7. ...
$14,375
Sold 8/15/2010
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar--Scratched--NCS. VF Details. ...
$3,105
Sold 10/24/2009
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1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar--Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. XF40 Details. ...
$2,185
Sold 4/19/2008
Heritage Auctions
$1,955
Sold 12/6/2005
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-12, High R.6....
$14,400
Sold 1/12/2024
Heritage Auctions
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU50 PCGS. CAC. K-12a, R.4....
$11,100
Sold 3/28/2024
Heritage Auctions
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU58 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. ...
$17,400
Sold 1/22/2021
Heritage Auctions
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-12, R.7. ...
$12,338
Sold 9/29/2013
Heritage Auctions
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar AU53 PCGS. K-12a, R.4. ...
$9,600
Sold 1/22/2021
Heritage Auctions
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS62 NGC. K-12a, R.4. ...
$20,400
Sold 1/21/2021
Heritage Auctions
1852 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar MS61 NGC. K-12a, R.4. ...
$9,400
Sold 1/12/2015
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