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The 1853 900-Thousandths $10s were issued for around a month, starting in March of 1853. Only around 45 examples are known today, most of which grade AU. Two or three examples grade choice mint state, and any fully uncirculated example would qualify for inclusion in the condition census. Ten examples were recovered from the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 900 THOUS TEN D.
Reverse Description
Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
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The 900-thousandths $10 coins of 1853 were issued for around a month, starting in March 1853. Only around 45 examples are known today, most of which grade About Uncirculated. Two or three examples grade Choice Mint State, and any fully Uncirculated example would qualify for inclusion in the condition census. Ten examples were recovered from the SS Central America.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and ri.bbon inscribed LIBERTY, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TWENTY D 900 THOUS
Reverse: Engine-turned pattern with tablet inscribed U.NITED. STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1853
Catalog Information
GSID:
11694
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 900 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., 900 THOUS, K-16
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 45 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H5
PCGS #:
10007
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1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
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1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
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., 884 THOUS, K-15 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $81,600
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
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous, AU53 PCGS. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$8,400
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. XF45 PCGS. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$11,400
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$15,275
1853 900 $10 PCGS MS-61 CAC
$28,750
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS63 PCGS. K-16, R.6. ...
$64,625
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. XF40 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$8,225
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. VF30 ANACS. ...
$6,038
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU50 NGC. ...
$9,200
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS60 NGC. ...
$13,225
ASSAY $10 1853 900
$15,125
ASSAY $10 1853 900
$3,465
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous, AU53 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$9,900
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-16. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population (0/7). (#10007)...
$10,925
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$14,950
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS63 PCGS. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$41,125
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU50 PCGS. ...
$9,201
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (1/6). (#10007)...
$14,950
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU53 PCGS. K-16, R.6. ...
$22,325
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. A bold reddish-gold piece with moderate marks near th...
$9,775
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-...
$12,075
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