1846 TEN DOLLARS GOLD EAGLE
PCGS Nos: 8594, 8782, 88782
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 20,095
Proofs: estimated 5
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Diameter: ±26.8 millimeters
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: ±258 grains (±16.7
grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania) below the eagle on the reverse |
Significant examples:
"Proof" (illustrated above). Ex - Pittman collection
Recent appearances:
PCGS AU-55. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV
Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 615, illustrated, sold for $7,475.00 Purchased from Ed
Shapiro on April 7, 1969; tied for finest graded by PCGS
PCGS AU-53. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9070, plated, sold for $3,450.00
Notes:
The finest circulation strike examples graded by PCGS are 3 AU-55's.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-63.
The finest Cameo Proof example graded by PCGS
is a single PRCA-64.
Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service
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