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For many years, the rumored existence of the 1844-O Proof eagle only added to its mystique. The late Texas dealer Mike Brownlee heard about the coin in the 1950s while working for the legendary B. Max Mehl, who searched for the coin his entire numismatic life. His search ended in 1994 when he was finally able to purchase the 1844-O Proof eagle for an undisclosed amount. The last auction appearance of the 1844-O Proof half eagle was in the sale of the King Farouk collection. Abe Kosoff sold the coin in 1959, and it now resides in a private collection.
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:
9743
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1844
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
Variety:
Branch Mint
Coin Date:
1844-O
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1838-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
8803
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Coin Value History
1844-O $10 Branch Mint PR BM DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| PR65 | $4,800,000 | $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
1838 $10 PR
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
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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