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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9400
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
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
384,740
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8683
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1879 $10 MS
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1879 $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 $10 AU58 NGC. CDN: $2,333.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 384,770. ...
$2,440
1879 $10 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 384,770. ...
$1,440
1879 $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (95/801). PCGS Population: (163/605). CDN: $945 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 384,77...
$1,200
1879 $10 MS63 PCGS....
$2,642
1879 $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (171/233). NGC Census: (266/128). CDN: $1,065 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 38...
$1,140
1879 $10 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$19,200
1879 $10 MS65 PCGS. ...
$24,000
1879 $10 Repunched Date MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (102/376). PCGS Population: (34/225). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free...
$780
1879 $10 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/931). PCGS Population (7/568). Mintage: 384,770. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$705
$862
1879 $10 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (35/394). NGC Census: (16/952). Mintage: 384,770. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$891
1879 $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 384,770. (#8683)...
$460
1879 $10 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (17/782). PCGS Population (23/306). Mintage: 384,770. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$345
1879 VF20 ANACS. ...
$214
1879 $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (162/435). NGC Census: (298/504). CDN: $1,017 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 38...
$1,050
1879 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (151/78). NGC Census: (91/38). CDN: $1,285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 384,7...
$1,560
1879 $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (94/799). PCGS Population: (163/603). CDN: $970 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 384,77...
$1,010
1879 $10 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (28/11). PCGS Population: (59/19). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 384,770...
$2,520
1879/9 $10 NGC MS61 (VP-001)
$1,650
1879 $10 MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,600
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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