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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
198081
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1799
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
17.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5626 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.5158 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
33
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Small Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
BD-6
Coin Date:
1799
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
35–45 known
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1797-1804
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
45729
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Coin Value History
1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse, BD-6 MS
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1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse, BD-6 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$774,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $480,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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Worth: $9,000 – $625,000
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Worth: $9,000 – $645,000
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Worth: $11,000 – $300,000
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1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R-5, XF45 PCGS. ...
$19,520
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, MS64 NGC. CAC....
$162,000
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, MS63 PCGS....
$58,800
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, VG10 NGC. CAC....
$11,400
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, AU55 NGC. ...
$28,800
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$216,000
1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-6, Taraszka-18. Rarity-5. Small Obverse Stars. MS-61 (PCGS).
$38,400
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, AU53 PCGS. ...
$14,400
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$18,000
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, MS63 PCGS. ...
$54,000
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, VG10 NGC. CAC. ...
$10,200
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, AU55 NGC. ...
$18,800
1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-6, Taraszka-18. Rarity-5. Small Obverse Stars. MS-61 (PCGS).
$28,800
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5 -- Tooled -- ANACS. AU53 Details. ...
$7,800
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$18,800
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, MS63 PCGS. ...
$55,200
1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-6, R.5, AU53+ NGC. CAC. ...
$18,800
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