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Long considered one of the key issues in the Pioneer Gold series, the 1849-dated Mormon $10s were struck on December 12th and 19th, 1848, making them the first coins made using native California gold. Eleven examples have been traced, six of which are impounded in museums. Another five have been authenticated by third party grading services, with the two finest specimens grading AU, and the others ranging from Fine to XF. It is believed that only 46 examples were struck. As a rule, they tend to be somewhat softly struck – particularly on the reverse, showing little or no detail on the exposed thumb, and some amount of weakness in the date.
Obverse Description
Eye and Cap HOLINESS.TO.THE.LORD.
Reverse Description
Clasped Hands 1849 G.S.L.C.P.G TEN.DOLLARS
Catalog Information
GSID:
11831
Designer:
John Kay
Obverse Designer:
John Kay
Obverse Lettering:
HOLINESS.TO.THE.LORD.
Reverse Designer:
John Kay
Reverse Lettering:
1849 G.S.L.C.P.G TEN.DOLLARS
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Mormon
Variety 2:
K-3
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mintage:
46
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1860
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
10271
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Coin Value History
1849 G$10 Mormon, K-3 MS
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1849 G$10 Mormon, K-3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$1,584,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,320,000 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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