United States 1926 10 dollars
This specimen was lot 1786 in Jean Elsen sale 152 (Brussels, September 2022), where it sold for €1,300 (about US$1,571 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ETATS-UNIS, AV 10 dollars, 1926. Très Beau à Superbe. (United States, gold ten dollars of 1926. Very Fine - Extremely 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: 1,014,000.
Specification: 16.71 g, 0.900 fine gold, .483 troy oz AGW, 27 mm diameter, starred edge, designed by Augustus St. Gaudens.
Catalog reference: KM 130, Fr-166.
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