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Struck for around a week in late February, somewhere between 12 and 15 1853 884-Thousandths Assay Office $10s are known today, only one of which has graded mint state. Any AU example would be worthy of the condition census.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 884 THOUS TEN D.
Reverse Description
Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11693
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 884 THOUS TEN D.
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
12–15 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10004
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Coin Value History
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15 MS
Value By Grade
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$98,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $81,500 | $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 |
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 884 Thous, XF45 PCGS. K-15, R.7. ...
$45,600
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 884 Thous. AU50 PCGS. CAC. K-15, R.7. ...
$44,562
$32,200
$3,500
$13,800
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 884 Thous. AU Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. K-15, R.7. Very few examples of this issu...
$9,200
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 884 Thous. AU53 PCGS. ...
$32,200
$16,100
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 884 Thous.--AU50 Details, Improperly Cleaned--NCS....
$10,925
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 884 Thous. AU53 PCGS. K-15, R.7. Walter Breen classified the issues of Augustus Humbert a...
$18,400
$8,050
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, First Reverse, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,325 – $44,000
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
Worth: $5,750 – $48,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 887 THOUS, K-13 MS
Worth: $18,000 – $180,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 900 THOUS, K-14 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $690,000
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $54,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 MS
Worth: $5,750 – $72,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $150,000
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