Emporium & Coins Auction
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 393
1839 $10 Gold Coin, Head of 1838
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
large letters, scarce transitional head variety, in red oak presentation box
Provenance: found by a metal detectorist along Carmel Beach, California circa 2006 prior to encapsulation; Private Collection
Note: An argument can be made that the "head of 1838" variety in the ten dollar gold series should constitute a separate type from the later coronet Liberty design. Christian Gobrecht, the designer for both, produced a more delicate head sculpt for this earlier type. Draped hair over her ear and pronounced curvature between shoulder and bust are the two most noticeable differences. The link for NGC certification is: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/4148206-001/Other/
Condition
NGC determined "AU details, damaged", presumably in reference to the rim chatter and reverse scratch
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