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1897-S $10 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.4837 oz +0.59%
$1,982.05
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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: 9525
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1897
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: 1897-S
Denomination: $10
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 234,750
Coinage Type: Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years: 1866-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8739
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.4837 oz +0.59%
$1,982.05
GSID:9525 PCGS:8739 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1897-S $10 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $86,500 $1,234
MS66 - $72,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1897-S $10 AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 234,750. ...
1897-S $10 AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 234,750. ...
$2,135
Sold 10/28/2026
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1897-S Liberty Head Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
1897-S Liberty Head Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$2,440
Sold 9/11/2026
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1897-S $10 AU58 NGC. Mintage 234,750. ...
$1,680
Sold 6/18/2025
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1897-S $10 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
1897-S $10 MS64+ PCGS. CAC.... CAC approved
$18,600
Sold 5/2/2025
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1897-S $10 MS63 NGC....
1897-S $10 MS63 NGC....
$3,720
Sold 8/16/2024
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1897-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/270). PCGS Population: (61/181). CDN: $970 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 234,7...
1897-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/270). PCGS Population: (61/181). CDN: $970 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 234,7...
$1,020
Sold 2/21/2024
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1897-S $10 MS60 ANACS. Mintage 234,750. ...
1897-S $10 MS60 ANACS. Mintage 234,750. ...
$1,080
Sold 8/9/2023
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1897-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (68/35). PCGS Population: (48/65). CDN: $965 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 234,750...
1897-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (68/35). PCGS Population: (48/65). CDN: $965 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 234,750...
$1,050
Sold 6/9/2021
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1897-S $10 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/338). PCGS Population (0/286). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
1897-S $10 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/338). PCGS Population (0/286). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$646
Sold 12/8/2013
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1897-S $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/190). NGC Census: (10/298). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
1897-S $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/190). NGC Census: (10/298). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$881
Sold 6/9/2013
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$805
Sold 8/8/2010
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1897-S $10 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (28/204). NGC Census: (14/310). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
1897-S $10 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (28/204). NGC Census: (14/310). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$690
Sold 7/6/2010
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1897-S $10 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/322). PCGS Population (0/250). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
1897-S $10 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/322). PCGS Population (0/250). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$661
Sold 1/5/2010
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$47,150
Sold 1/7/2008
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1897-S $10 VF30--Tooled Obverse & Reverse--ANACS, XF Details....
$230
Sold 12/21/2004
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1897-S $10 NGC XF40
$230
Sold 7/22/2004
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1897-S $10 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/258). NGC Census: (10/329). CDN: $784.93.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2...
1897-S $10 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/258). NGC Census: (10/329). CDN: $784.93.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2...
$900
Sold 3/25/2020
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1897-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/22). NGC Census: (30/5). CDN: $965 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 234,750...
1897-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/22). NGC Census: (30/5). CDN: $965 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 234,750...
$1,380
Sold 10/20/2021
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1897-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/126). NGC Census: (141/131). CDN: $1,057 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2...
1897-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/126). NGC Census: (141/131). CDN: $1,057 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2...
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1897-S $10 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
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