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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9542
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TEN D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
16.718 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unknown
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8770
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Coin Value History
1838 $10 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$2,880,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $2,400,000 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Type of 1838, 1838-1839 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1839_10_pr_obv.png?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,000,000 – $2,400,000
1839/8 $10 PR
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Eagle $10 No Motto, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1858-$10-PR64-Ultra-Cameo-Obverse-Heritage-Auctions.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $36,000 – $360,000
1840 $10 PR
1841 $10 PR
Worth: $85,000 – $138,000
1843 $10 PR
1844 $10 PR
1844-O $10 Branch Mint PR BM DCAM
Worth: $4,000,000 – $4,000,000
1845 $10 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $300,000
1846 $10 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $200,000
1847 $10 PR
1854 $10 PR
1857 $10 PR
1858 $10 PR
Worth: $175,000 – $210,000
1859 $10 PR
Worth: $50,600 – $277,200
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