United States 1912-S 10 dollars
This specimen was lot 3338 in Sincona sale 87 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 4,000 CHF (about US$5,386 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"USA, 10 Dollars 1912 S, San Francisco. Indian head type. Very rare in this condition. PCGS MS63."
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. This date, however, is noted for weak strikes.
Recorded mintage: 300,000.
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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