United States 1908-S 10 dollars
This specimen was lot 1052 in Sincona Auction 103 (Zürich, May 2026), where it sold for 11,000 CHF (about US$16,764 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"USA, 10 Dollars 1908 S, San Francisco. Indian head type. With motto on reverse. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. (Rare in this condition. PCGS MS64+. CAC approved.)"
This type was introduced in 1907 as part of Teddy Roosevelt's project to update the designs of American coinage. Several varieties exist for 1907-08 as the rim was modified and "IN GOD WE TRUST" was added. Altho there are rare dates, most of the issues of 1908-33 are common, including this one from San Francisco.
Recorded mintage: 811,000.
Specification: 16.71 g, 0.900 fine gold, 27 mm diameter, starred edge, this specimen 4.75 g.
Catalog reference: KM 130, Fr-167.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, Michael Hardmeier, Michael Otto, Arne Kirsch, Ruedi Kunzmann and Timur Demirai, SINCONA Auction 103: World and Swiss coins and medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2026.
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