This page sponsored by: 

Follow any of the active links below.  If you get lost, remember - there's no place like HOME!

Previous Date | Next Date | Liberty Head Eagles (With Motto) by Date | Eagles by Type


1869-S TEN DOLLARS OR EAGLE

PCGS No: 8656

Mintage:

Circulation strikes: 6,430
Proofs: 0

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Diameter: ±26.8 millimeters

Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10% 

Weight: ±258 grains (±16.7 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "S" (for San Francisco, CA) below the eagle on the reverse

Images courtesy of

Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-61.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 693, illustrated, sold for $17,250.00  From the Bowers and Merena sale of the Fairfield Collection, October 1977, Lot 1814

SEGS AU-50 Polished.  Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 5304, plated, unsold

Notes:
The finest example graded by PCGS is a single MS-61.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service


 

 

Advertising Info | Contact Info | Tips On Using This Site | Would You Like To Contribute To This Site? | Privacy Policy

© Copyright 1999-2004 CoinFacts.com, Inc. - all rights reserved worldwide.
Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of CoinFacts.com, Inc.'s Terms of Usage and Policies.
Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of CoinFacts or the original lender is strictly prohibited!