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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:
9444
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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:
1853-O
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
51,000
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8612
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Coin Value History
1853-O $10 MS
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1853-O $10 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$80,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $67,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 MS [Type]
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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
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![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
1853-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-53 (NGC).
$3,416
1853-O $10 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1. ...
$3,416
1853-O $10 AU55 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$3,782
1853-O $10 AU58 NGC. Winter-3....
$6,900
1853-O Liberty Head Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,440
1853-O $10 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/209). NGC Census: (5/259). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$1,680
1853-O $10 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/165 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (16/239 and 0/3+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,680
1853-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$51,600
1853-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,680
1853-O $10 -- Scratched, Cleaned, Bent -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. Mintage 51,000....
$1,140
1853-O $10 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/212). NGC Census: (2/254). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 51,0...
$1,320
1853-O $10 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/245). PCGS Population: (1/212). CDN: $1,175 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$960
1853-O $10 MS60 NGC. Variety 3. ...
$9,400
1853-O $10--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. Shallow scratches and numerous hairlines are seen over each s...
$242
1853-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-1. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1853-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. EF-45 (PCGS). CMQ. OGH.
$4,080
1853-O $10 AU55 NGC. Winter-4. ...
$3,904
1853-O $10 AU58 NGC. Variety 3....
$7,200
1853-O Liberty Head Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,040
1853-O $10 PCGS VF35
$1,300
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