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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:
9472
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870-S
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,000
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8659
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Coin Value History
1870-S $10 MS
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1870-S $10 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$63,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $53,000 | $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 |
1870-S $10 AU55 NGC....
$8,700
1870-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$38,400
1870-S $10 VF35 PCGS....
$3,480
1870-S $10 AU50 PCGS. This orange-gold color piece retains satiny luster and has overall pleasing visual appearance. Minor ...
$7,200
1870-S $10 XF45 PCGS....
$3,720
1870-S $10 AU53+ NGC. CAC....
$7,200
1870-S $10 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/53). PCGS Population: (8/66). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 8,000. ...
$2,160
1870-S $10 VF30 NGC. The San Francisco Mint struck only 8,000 Liberty eagles in 1870. Examples of this date are scarce in a...
$3,480
1870-S $10 XF40 PCGS. ...
$3,360
1870-S $10 VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1870-S Liberty Eagle. EF Details--Filed Rims (PCGS).
$1,028
1870-S $10 Fine 12 PCGS. A very tough date in any grade, ...
$1,035
1870-S $10 VG8 ANACS. A well worn example of this rare ...
$345
1870-S $10 AU55 NGC. ...
$9,900
$10 1870-S PCGS AU58 CAC
$41,125
1870-S $10 VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1870-S Liberty Head Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,500
1870-S $10 XF45 NGC. ...
$4,080
1870-S $10 AU53 PCGS....
$6,000
1870-S $10 VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/61). NGC Census: (2/54). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 8...
$2,400
Liberty Gold Eagle $10 Motto, 1866-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,948 – $100,000
1866 $10 Motto MS
Worth: $1,998 – $66,000
1866-S $10 Motto MS
Worth: $2,348 – $28,800
1867 $10 MS
Worth: $2,098 – $96,000
1867-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,348 – $54,000
1868 $10 MS
Worth: $1,998 – $16,800
1868-S $10 MS
Worth: $1,998 – $20,400
1869 $10 MS
Worth: $1,998 – $84,000
1869-S $10 MS
Worth: $2,098 – $162,000
1870 $10 MS
Worth: $1,973 – $38,400
1870-CC $10 MS
Worth: $62,000 – $1,080,000
1871 $10 MS
Worth: $2,075 – $40,800
1871-CC $10 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $108,000
1871-S $10 MS
Worth: $1,998 – $24,000
1872 $10 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $88,800
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