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1859-S Ten Dollar, AU55
Overall About 50 to 75 Examples Survive

1859-S $10 AU55 PCGS. The early San Francisco Mint ten dollar gold issues struck from 1854 through 1866 are all characterized by low mintages and low survival rates. During this 13-year period the entire output of San Francisco Mint eagles amounted to just 316,000 coins, an average of only 24,000 pieces per year. More than one-third of this total production occurred in 1854, so the revised average for 1855 to 1866 was a mere 16,000 coins per year. Of course, in 1859 the S-mint eagle production was limited to just 7,000 coins. This piece is a Choice About Uncirculated example from that small mintage, with partially reflective fields and rich, green-gold surfaces that display nearly full satin luster. Splashes of pale orange color are evident on each side, adding extra eye appeal. PCGS Population: 5 in 55, 0 finer (12/25).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2007), lot 4740; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 3263.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2643, PCGS# 8630, Greysheet# 9457)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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