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1851 Baldwin 10 Dollar Gold MS K-4 Values
Details
The 1851 Baldwin $10s were only struck for a few months, but early in the obverse die’s life, a tiny cud formed on the rim at about 12:30, followed by a substantial cud at about 9:15, which ultimately joins with star 4. The issue is quite rare and is usually found somewhat weakly struck. There are a handful of examples called uncirculated by the third-party grading services. An original, choice AU coin would be considered for the condition census.
Obverse: Liberty Head with BALDWIN & Co. on diadem, 1851, 13 stars around.
Reverse: Federal eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1850-51
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Baldwin
Variety 2:
K-4
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Albrecht Kuner
Obverse Lettering:
BALDWIN & Co., 1851
Obverse Designer:
Albrecht Kuner
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Reverse Designer:
Albrecht Kuner
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