Whitman Expo
1852 U.S. Assay Office 10 Dollar Gold MS First Reverse, K-12 Values
Details
The Kagin-12 is the earlier of two known varieties of 1852 Assay Office $10. Both varieties share an obverse die, and like the Humbert $10s before them, the reverse dies seem not to have held up to use. Around 12 examples of the K-12 are known in private hands, with the single finest being a toned choice BU that was formerly a part of the Garrett collection. A choice AU example would qualify for the condition census.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse: Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 12 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
First Reverse, K-12
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852.
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