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The Small Head/Long Neck Wass Molitor eagle was struck using the former 1850 $10 Dubosq & Company dies. The “0” in 1850 was drilled out of the die, plugged, and re-engraved with a 2, and “DUBOSQ & Co.” was re-engraved with “W.M. & Co.” on Liberty’s coronet. Between 20 and 30 examples are known, ten of which were recovered from the S.S. Central America. The finest example known is a choice AU, and any original high-end XF or AU coin would be a member of the condition census.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with long neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem, 1852 with 2 over plug, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
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The Small Head / Long Neck Wass Molitor eagle was struck using dies formerly made for the 1850 Dubosq & Company eagle. The 0 in 1850 was drilled out of the die, plugged, and re-engraved with a 2, and DUBOSQ & CO was re-engraved with W.M. & C.o. on Liberty’s diadem. Between 20 and 30 examples are known, 10 of which were recovered from the SS Central America. The finest example known is a Choice About Uncirculated, and any original, high-end Extremely Fine or About Uncirculated coin would be a member of the condition census.
Obverse: Liberty head with long neck and W.M. & C.o. (two dots) on diadem, 1852 with 2 over plug, and 13 stars around
Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, . S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD . TEN D.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11885
Obverse Lettering:
W.M. & Co., 1852
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
Small Head, K-3
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
20–30 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10345
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Coin Value History
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-3 MS
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1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU55 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $33,000 | $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 |
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-1 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-2 MS
Worth: $16,000 – $100,800
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-4 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $86,400
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Close Date, Short Neck, K-5 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $96,000
1855 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-6 MS
Worth: $12,000 – $72,000
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-7 MS
Worth: $40,000 – $192,000
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, First Reverse, K-8a MS
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, Second Reverse, K-8 MS
Worth: $500,000 – $864,000
1855 G$50 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-9 MS
Worth: $32,000 – $510,000
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head, XF40 PCGS. K-3, High R.6....
$18,000
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Fine 12 PCGS. K-3, R.6. ...
$8,400
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head AU55 PCGS. K-3, R.6. ...
$36,000
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Good 4 ANACS. K-3, R.6. ...
$1,860
1852 $10 Wass, Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head -- Heavily Damaged -- ANACS. VF30 Details. K-3, R.6. ...
$1,560
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head AU50 NGC. K-3, R.6. ...
$10,800
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head, VF25 PCGS. CAC. K-3, R.6. ...
$8,812
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Genuine PCGS. ...
$2,588
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head VF35 PCGS. S.S. Central America . PCGS Population (6/9). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$9,200
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$4,600
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head XF40 NGC. K-3, R.6. ...
$16,450
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head, Fine 12 NGC. K-3, R.6. ...
$5,170
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head AU55 PCGS. ...
$23,000
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Good 4 ANACS. K-3, R.6. ...
$2,300
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head AU50 NGC. K-3, R.6. ...
$25,850
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head VF25 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,625
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head VF35 PCGS. ...
$9,200
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Fine 15 PCGS. K-3, R.7. A very rare territorial issue, the "Small Head" Wass M...
$4,370
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head XF40 NGC. ...
$14,950
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Fine 12 NGC. ...
$4,888
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