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1849 Moffat & Co. 10 Dollar Gold MS TEN DOL., Period below Arrowhead, K-6 Values
Details
In 1849, Moffat & Company began striking $10 eagles, the earliest of which used reverse dies with “TEN DOL.” At the bottom. The first of these, Kagin-6, has the period after GOLD placed below the middle arrowhead, and is quite rare, with only four examples currently reported (F-15, XF45, AU50, and MS62).
Obverse: Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1849 thirteen stars around.
Reverse: Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL. Period below middle arrow.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
4 known
Coinage Type:
Pioneer & Territorial Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1850
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
TEN DOL., Period below Arrowhead, K-6
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
MOFFAT & Co, 1849
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD TEN DOL.
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