United States 1909-S 10 dollars
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This specimen was lot 3332 in Sincona sale 87 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 2,800 CHF (about US$3,771 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"USA, 10 Dollars 1909 S, San Francisco. Indian head type. Very rare in this condition. PCGS MS62+."
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: 292,350.
Specification: 16.71 g, 0.900 fine gold, .483 troy oz AGW, starred edge.
Catalog reference: KM 130, Fr-167.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 87, World Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
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