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. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9495
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
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:
1881-O
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
8,350
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8693
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Coin Value History
1881-O $10 MS
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1881-O $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
1881-O $10 AU55 NGC. Winter-1....
$4,560
1881-O $10 AU50 NGC....
$2,413
1881-O $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (35/15). PCGS Population: (14/11). CDN: $5,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 8,350...
$5,640
1881-O $10 MS60 PCGS. Variety 1....
$11,100
1881-O $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (21/135). PCGS Population: (29/79). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 8,35...
$2,280
1881-O $10 PCGS VF30
$2,050
1881-O $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/45). NGC Census: (24/88). CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 8,35...
$3,600
1881-O $10 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$17,400
1881-O $10 PCGS VF35
$1,850
1881-O $10 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (0/187). PCGS Population (0/132). Mintage: 8,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,058
1881-O $10 XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,380
1881-O $10
$341
1881-O $10 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,600
1881-O $10 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/63 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (23/112 and 0/2+). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$3,240
1881-O $10 AU58 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,440
1881-O $10 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$13,200
1881-O $10 XF45 NGC. This rare date eagle is sharp for the grade and has substantial glowing luster. The lower obverse has ...
$805
1881-O $10 VF30 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,880
1881-O $10 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,760
1881-O $10 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$13,200
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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