United States 1913-S 10 dollars
This specimen was lot 1055 in Sincona Auction 103 (Zürich, May 2026), where it sold for 4,000 CHF (about US$6,096 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"USA, 10 Dollars 1913 S, San Francisco. Indian head type. With motto on reverse. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. (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: 66,000.
Specification: 16.71 g, 0.900 fine gold, 27 mm diameter, starred edge.
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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