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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:
9490
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879-S
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
224,000
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8686
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Coin Value History
1879-S $10 MS
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1879-S $10 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$19,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $16,000 | $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 |
1879-S $10 AU58 NGC. CDN: $2,088.76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 224,000. ...
$2,040
1879-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/7). Mintage 224,000. ...
$1,680
1879-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (87/23). PCGS Population: (74/62). CDN: $1,320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 224,0...
$1,440
1879-S $10 AU55 ANACS. Mintage 224,000. ...
$1,140
1879-S $10 MS63 NGC....
$5,280
1879-S $10 ANACS VF30
$977
1879-S $10 NGC MS60
$850
$704
1879-S $10 MS64+ NGC. ...
$12,925
1879-S $10 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (18/372). PCGS Population (38/178). Mintage: 224,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$518
1879-S $10 XF45 PCGS. ...
$279
1879-S $10
$165
1879-S $10 AU58 NGC. Mintage 224,000. ...
$1,560
1879-S $10 MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (10/1). Mintage 224,000. ...
$4,200
1879-S $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/60). NGC Census: (86/23). CDN: $1,320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 224,...
$1,320
1879-S $10 PCGS/CAC AU55
$1,275
1879-S $10 MS63 NGC. ...
$5,280
1879-S $10 VF30--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details....
$230
1879-S $10 MS60 PCGS. ...
$881
1879-S $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (29/154). NGC Census: (20/356). Mintage: 224,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$575
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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