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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:
9451
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856-S
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
68,000
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8621
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Coin Value History
1856-S $10 MS
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1856-S $10 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$69,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $57,500 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1856-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 79 in 55, 58 finer (12/25). CDN: $2,663.22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 68,000. ...
$3,172
1856-S $10 AU58 NGC....
$3,720
1856-S $10 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (53/119). Mintage 68,000. ...
$2,160
1856-S $10 MS61 PCGS....
$15,600
1856-S $10 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/167). NGC Census: (18/242). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 68...
$1,920
1856-S $10 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/104). NGC Census: (31/170). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 68...
$1,620
1856-S $10 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/196). NGC Census: (9/257). CDN: $1,219.30.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage ...
$1,260
1856-S $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (44/191). PCGS Population: (30/126). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 68,...
$1,440
1856-S $10 MS60 PCGS. ...
$12,000
1856-S $10 -- Cleaned -- PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 68,000....
$881
1856-S $10 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/233). PCGS Population (1/153). Mintage: 68,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$1,028
1856-S $10 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/268). PCGS Population (0/154). Mintage: 68,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$940
1856-S $10 VF25 NGC. ...
$1,955
$19,550
1856-S $10
$300
1856-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (66/54). Mintage 68,000. ...
$2,400
1856-S $10 AU58 NGC....
$4,080
1856-S $10 AU53 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (52/118). PCGS Population: (39/65). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage...
$2,040
1856-S $10 PCGS MS61
$12,000
1856-S $10 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (18/224). PCGS Population: (30/146). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF...
$1,320
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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