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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:
9356
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
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:
1838
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,200
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8575
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Coin Value History
1838 $10 MS
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1838 $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$148,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $114,000 | $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 |
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: $2,607 – $1,050,000
1839/8 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,868 – $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: $2,132 – $300,000
1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters MS
Worth: $5,000 – $228,000
1840 $10 MS
Worth: $2,172 – $52,800
1841 $10 MS
Worth: $2,132 – $60,000
1841-O $10 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $108,000
1842 $10 Large Date MS
Worth: $2,132 – $125,000
1842 $10 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,242 – $66,000
1842-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,207 – $300,000
1843 $10 MS
Worth: $2,132 – $40,800
1843-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,239 – $180,000
1844 $10 MS
Worth: $2,900 – $93,600
1844-O $10 MS
Worth: $2,167 – $108,000
1845 $10 MS
Worth: $2,345 – $30,000
1838 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-50 (NGC).
$10,980
1838 $10 VF35 PCGS. ...
$7,564
1838 $10 AU55 NGC. ...
$18,300
1838 Liberty Head Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS). CMQ.
$9,000
1838 Liberty Head Eagle. AU Details--Mount Removed (PCGS).
$4,080
1838 $10 XF45 PCGS....
$12,300
1838 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$11,400
1838 $10 AU58 NGC. ...
$25,200
1838 $10 VF30 ANACS. ...
$7,344
1838 Liberty Eagle. Mint State-63 (PCGS).
$105,750
1838 $10 VF25 PCGS. ...
$5,288
1838 $10 VF20 PCGS. ...
$3,105
1838 $10
$34,500
1838 $10
$20,350
1838 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$18,000
1838 $10 VF35 PCGS. ...
$5,520
1838 Liberty Head Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$15,600
1838 $10 XF40 PCGS. CAC....
$20,400
1838 Liberty Head Eagle. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$14,400
1838 $10 XF45 PCGS. In 1838, the Philadelphia Mint struck business-strike ten dollar gold coins for the first time since 18...
$10,200
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