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The 1853 900-Thousandths $10s were issued for around a month, starting in March of 1853. Only around 45 examples are known today, most of which grade AU. Two or three examples grade choice mint state, and any fully uncirculated example would qualify for inclusion in the condition census. Ten examples were recovered from the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 900 THOUS TEN D.
Reverse Description
Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11694
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 900 THOUS TEN D.
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 45 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H5
PCGS #:
10007
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Coin Value History
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
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1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, First Reverse, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,325 – $44,000
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
Worth: $5,750 – $48,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 887 THOUS, K-13 MS
Worth: $26,000 – $200,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 900 THOUS, K-14 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $690,000
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $81,600
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 MS
Worth: $5,750 – $72,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $150,000
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $10. K-16. Rarity-5+. 900 THOUS. Unc Details--Damage (PCGS).
$15,600
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous, AU53 PCGS. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$8,400
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. XF45 PCGS. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$11,400
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$15,275
1853 900 $10 PCGS MS-61 CAC
$28,750
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $10. K-16. Rarity-6-. 900 THOUS. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$22,325
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS63 PCGS. K-16, R.6. ...
$64,625
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. XF40 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$8,225
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $20 Gold. K-18. Rarity-2. AU-50 (NGC).
$9,919
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. VF30 ANACS. ...
$6,038
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS60 NGC. ...
$13,225
$27,600
ASSAY $10 1853 900
$3,465
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous, AU53 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$9,900
$10,925
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-16. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population (0/7). (#10007)...
$10,925
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$14,950
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. MS63 PCGS. K-16, Low R.6. ...
$41,125
$6,050
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. AU50 NGC. ...
$9,200
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