1842 $10

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PCGS 1842 AU 50. Large Date. A scarce and valuable early ten whose mintage of 81,507 pieces belies its true rarity. In lower grades there is little difference in rarity or price between the Large and Small Date varieties. In AU and better, however, the Large Date is significantly rarer. This is a pleasing, high-end coin that not only is problem-free and attractive but also presents the viewer with interesting numismatic areas for study. Around the rim on the obverse there are several unfinished areas in the die, areas that show up as a series of short striations. Apparently the dies were not completely polished after creating the working die, leaving the fields partially prooflike with frost around the devices and rims as well as these unfinished areas. Sharply struck throughout and showing several thin, intersecting die cracks on the reverse. The only area that has any surface blemishes of note is between the bust and top of the date where there are a couple of pinscratches. Trends $4250 (1/4).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 262K, PCGS# 8584, GSID# 9361)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 16.72 grams
AGW: 0.48375oz
Mintage: 62,884

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