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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:
9439
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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:
1849-O
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
23,900
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8602
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Coin Value History
1849-O $10 MS
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1849-O $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$54,500 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $45,500 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1312_3197-0.20200628183701085.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,678 – $1,050,000
1838 $10 MS
Worth: $2,946 – $123,500
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,946 – $1,300,000
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1857-10-gold-reverse.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,203 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
1840 $10 MS
Worth: $2,243 – $52,800
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $2,203 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Large Date MS
Worth: $2,203 – $125,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,313 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,278 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $2,203 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,314 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,900 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,238 – $108,000
1849-O $10 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1. ...
$5,856
1849-O $10 AU53 NGC. Winter-2. ...
$6,955
1849-O $10 XF40 NGC. Variety 2....
$3,120
1849-O $10 VF20 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2....
$3,240
1849-O $10 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2....
$48,000
1849-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,560
1849-O Liberty Head Eagle. Fine Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$1,800
1849-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1849-O $10 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/93 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/96 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,640
1849-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
1849-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. VF-30 (PCGS). OGH.
$3,840
1849-O $10 MS60 PCGS. CAC. Variety 3. ...
$45,600
$20,125
1849-O $10 XF45 PCGS. Variety 3....
$3,480
1849-O $10 AU53 PCGS. Winter-3....
$8,100
1849-O $10 NGC XF40
$3,200
1849-O $10 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/75). NGC Census: (1/91). Mintage: 23,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$1,410
1849-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$43,200
1849-O $10 VF35 PCGS. Variety 2. The New Orleans Mint struck 23,900 ten dollar gold pieces in 1849, although this issue exp...
$3,720
1849-O $10 PCGS AU Details (Altered Surfaces)
$1,800
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