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1853 U.S. Assay Office 10 Dollar Gold MS TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15 Values
Details
Struck for around a week in late February, somewhere between 12 and 15 1853 884-Thousandths Assay Office $10s are known today, only one of which has graded mint state. Any AU example would be worthy of the condition census.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 884 THOUS TEN D.
Reverse: Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
12–15 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 884 THOUS TEN D.
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
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