The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
The 1855 Wass Molitor $10 was only known by a handful of pieces prior to the recovery of the S.S. Central America, which contained 25 examples. The finest known Kagin-6 is mint state, and any original example with luster would qualify inclusion in the condition census.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem 1855, last 5 over plug, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11882
Obverse Lettering:
W.M. & Co., 1855
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
K-6
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
30–35 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
L6
PCGS #:
10354
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Coin Value History
1855 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-6 MS
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1855 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-6 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
1855 $10 Wass, Molitor & Co. Ten Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-6, Low R.6....
$26,400
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar XF40 PCGS. K-6, High R.5. ...
$11,700
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-6, High R.5. ...
$55,200
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-6, High R.5. ...
$22,800
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar VF30 PCGS. K-6, High R.5. ...
$12,000
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU53 PCGS. CAC. K-6, High R.5. ...
$25,850
1855 $10 Wass-Molitor Ten Dollar MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population (0/0). (#10354)...
$37,375
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,950
Count Samuel C. Wass and Agoston P. Molitor founded an assay ...
$13,225
$25,000
1855 $10 Wass Molitor AU50 NGC. K-6, High R.5. ...
$16,800
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar XF40 PCGS. K-6, High R.5. ...
$14,100
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU58 NGC. K-6, High R.5. ...
$22,800
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-6, High R.5. ...
$22,800
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU53 PCGS. CAC. K-6, High R.5. ...
$27,600
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar--Rim Filed, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. K-6, High R.5. At one time, this variety...
$14,950
WASS MOL $10 1855
$13,225
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-6, High R.5. ...
$23,500
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar XF40 PCGS. K-6, R.5. ...
$23,000
1855 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar AU58 NGC. K-6, High R.5. ...
$24,000
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., Small Head, K-3 MS
Worth: $5,000 – $27,500
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$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
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