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:
9525
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897-S
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
234,750
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8739
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Coin Value History
1897-S $10 MS
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1897-S $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
1897-S $10 AU58 NGC. Mintage 234,750. ...
$1,680
1897-S $10 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$18,600
1897-S $10 MS63 NGC....
$3,720
1897-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/270). PCGS Population: (61/181). CDN: $970 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 234,7...
$1,020
1897-S $10 MS60 ANACS. Mintage 234,750. ...
$1,080
1897-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/22). NGC Census: (30/5). CDN: $965 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 234,750...
$1,380
1897-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (68/35). PCGS Population: (48/65). CDN: $965 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 234,750...
$1,050
1897-S $10 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/258). NGC Census: (10/329). CDN: $784.93.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2...
$900
1897-S $10 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/338). PCGS Population (0/286). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$646
1897-S $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/190). NGC Census: (10/298). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$881
1897-S $10 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (28/204). NGC Census: (14/310). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$690
1897-S $10 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/322). PCGS Population (0/250). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$661
1897-S $10 MS66 PCGS. This is a stunning example with sharp design features and brilliant light yellow-gold luster. The sur...
$51,750
1897-S $10 VF30--Tooled Obverse & Reverse--ANACS, XF Details....
$230
1897-S $10 NGC XF40
$230
1897-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/126). NGC Census: (141/131). CDN: $1,057 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2...
$1,320
1897-S $10 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,488
1897-S $10 MS63 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1897-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/270). PCGS Population: (60/179). CDN: $942.84.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 23...
$1,110
1897-S $10 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/110). NGC Census: (26/103). CDN: $990 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 234,...
$1,080
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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