1852 U.S. Assay Office 10 Dollar Gold MS Second Reverse, K-12a Values

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1852 U.S. Assay Office 10 Dollar Gold MS Second Reverse, K-12a Values

Details

The Kagin-12a is the most plentiful 1852 U.S. Assay Office issue, with approximately 200 examples known in private hands, 95 of which were recovered from the S.S. Central America. There are around 10 examples known in choice mint state, and average quality pieces are generally seen in XF or AU condition.

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.

Basic Information

GSID:

11692

Coin Date:

1852

Denomination:

G$10 / 10 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

California

Mintage:

Approx. 200 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1852-1853

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

U.S. Assay Office

Variety 2:

Second Reverse, K-12a

Rarity:

R-4

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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