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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:
9487
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 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:
1878-S
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
26,100
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8682
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Coin Value History
1878-S $10 MS
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1878-S $10 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1878-S $10 AU58 NGC....
$5,520
1878-S $10 XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (3/14). Mintage 26,100. ...
$1,800
1878-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (53/29). Mintage 26,100. ...
$2,160
$10 1878-S NGC AU50 CAC
$1,528
1878-S $10 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 26,100. ...
$1,080
1878-S $10 NGC VF35
$1,200
1878-S $10 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/211). PCGS Population: (5/161). CDN: $893.86.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 26,1...
$930
1878-S $10 -- Graffiti -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (5/201). PCGS Population (8/134). Mintage: 26,100. Numismedia Ws...
$646
1878-S $10 AU53 NGC. ...
$999
1878-S $10 MS60 NGC. ...
$9,775
1878-S MS64 PCGS. ...
$30,415
1878-S $10 MS61 NGC. Similar in overall rarity to the ...
$10,350
1878-S $10
$23,650
1878-S $10 AU58 NGC....
$4,560
1878-S $10 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/66). NGC Census: (54/127). CDN: $1,010 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 26,...
$1,170
1878-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (50/30). PCGS Population: (13/15). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 26,10...
$1,560
1878-S $10 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (23/89). PCGS Population: (16/39). CDN: $1,028.39.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 26...
$1,080
1878-S $10 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (30/166). PCGS Population: (41/93). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. M...
$660
1878-S $10 VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (8/192). PCGS Population: (16/134). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35....
$780
1878-S $10 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/200). PCGS Population (5/137). Mintage: 26,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$822
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Motto, 1866-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $2,074 – $100,000
1866 $10 Motto MS
Worth: $2,124 – $66,000
1866-S $10 Motto MS
Worth: $2,200 – $28,800
1867 $10 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $96,000
1867-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,500 – $54,000
1868 $10 MS
Worth: $2,124 – $16,800
1868-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,124 – $20,400
1869 $10 MS
Worth: $2,124 – $84,000
1869-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $162,000
1870 $10 MS
Worth: $2,099 – $38,400
1870-CC $10 MS
Worth: $62,000 – $1,105,000
1870-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,124 – $52,800
1871 $10 MS
Worth: $2,201 – $40,800
1871-CC $10 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $108,000
1871-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,124 – $24,000
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