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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 * TEN D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9496
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TEN D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
16.718 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881-S
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
970,000
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8694
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1881-S $10 MS
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1881-S $10 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $2,377 – $28,800
1867 $10 MS
Worth: $2,127 – $96,000
1867-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,377 – $54,000
1868 $10 MS
Worth: $2,027 – $16,800
1868-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,027 – $20,400
1869 $10 MS
Worth: $2,027 – $84,000
1869-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,127 – $162,000
1870 $10 MS
Worth: $2,002 – $38,400
1870-CC $10 MS
Worth: $56,000 – $1,080,000
1870-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,027 – $60,000
1871 $10 MS
Worth: $2,104 – $40,800
1871-CC $10 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $108,000
1871-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,027 – $24,000
1881-S Liberty Head Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$2,318
1881-S $10 MS61 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/21). Mintage 970,000. ...
$2,100
1881-S Liberty Head Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,520
1881-S $10 AU55 NGC. Mintage 970,000. ...
$1,111
1881-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$960
1881-S Liberty Head Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,140
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1881-S $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (14/2630). PCGS Population: (44/2173). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid f...
$2,400
1881-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (253/1406). NGC Census: (174/2385). CDN: $968.78.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$1,080
1881-S $10 GSA, Genuine NCS. Mintage 970,000....
$780
1881-S $10 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/1383). NGC Census: (7/2293). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$822
1881-S $10--Ex: Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net ...
$472
1881-S $10 MS62 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $1,690.52.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 970,000....
$1,860
1881-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1427/689). PCGS Population: (645/825). CDN: $1,195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage ...
$1,260
1881-S $10 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (95/0). Mintage 970,000. ...
$1,800
1881-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$660
1881-S $10 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (4/2296). PCGS Population (12/1359). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia...
$646
1881-S $10 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (260/1394). NGC Census: (284/2102). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage ...
$1,080
1881-S Liberty Head Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,320
1881-S $10 PCGS AU58
$670
$625
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