United States 1883-CC 10 dollars
This specimen was lot 1179 in Jean Elsen sale 161 (Brussels, March 2025), where it sold for €3,000 (about US$3,906 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ÉTATS-UNIS, AV 10 dollars, 1883 CC, Carson City. Rare. Petits coups. (United States, gold ten dollars of 1883, Carson City mint. Rare, minor ricks, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"
This specimen is one of a type struck at the Carson City 1870-84, 1890-93. Issues are also recorded from New Orleans (1841-60, 1879-1906), San Francisco (1854-89, 1892-1907), Philadelphia mint (1839-1907) and Denver (1906-07). In 1866, the motto "In God We Trust" was added to the reverse. This date is scarce.
Recorded mintage: 12,000, a scarce date.
Specification: 16.71 g, 0.900 fine gold, .483 troy oz AGW, reeded edge, designed by Christian Gobrecht.
Catalog reference: KM 102, Fr-161.
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