United States 1910 10 dollars
This specimen was lot 924 in Jean Elsen sale 157 (Brussels, December 2023), where it sold for €900 (about US$1,161 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ETATS-UNIS, AV 10 dollars, 1910. Tête d'Indien. Très Beau. (United States, gold ten dollars of 1910, Indian head. Very Fine.)"
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, as is this one from Philadelphia.
Recorded mintage: 318,500.
Specification: 16.92 g, 0.900 fine gold, 27 mm diameter, starred edge, designed by Augustus St. Gaudens.
Catalog reference: KM 130, Fr-166.
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