The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TEN D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9449
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TEN D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
16.718 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1855-S
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,000
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8618
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Coin Value History
1855-S $10 MS
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1855-S $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1855-S $10 XF45 PCGS....
$5,052
1855-S $10 AU58 NGC....
$17,400
1855-S $10 AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$16,800
1855-S $10 Good 6 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/62). NGC Census: (0/33). Mintage 9,000. ...
$3,360
1855-S $10 AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,920
1855-S $10 VF20 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1855-S $10 PCGS VF30
$3,300
$1,610
1855-S $10 VF25 PCGS. ...
$2,070
1855-S $10 VF35 NGC. ...
$2,185
$7,475
$1,782
1855-S $10 XF45 PCGS. ...
$4,800
1855-S $10 AU58 NGC. ...
$17,400
1855-S $10 AU53 NGC....
$6,600
1855-S $10 AU50 PCGS Secure. ...
$5,760
1855-S $10 VF20 PCGS. ...
$2,820
1855-S $10 VF30 NGC. ...
$2,585
1855-S $10 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/35). PCGS Population (7/46). Mintage: 9,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$1,898
1855-S $10
$5,060
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $2,050 – $1,050,000
1838 $10 MS
Worth: $2,255 – $123,500
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,050 – $1,050,000
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $2,099 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
1840 $10 MS
Worth: $2,139 – $52,800
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $2,109 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Large Date MS
Worth: $2,099 – $125,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,209 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,174 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $2,109 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,204 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,750 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,134 – $108,000
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