United States 1932 10 dollars
This specimen was lot 927 in Jean Elsen sale 157 (Brussels, December 2023), where it sold for €1,100 (about US$1,419 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ETATS-UNIS, AV 10 dollars, 1932. Petits coups. Très Beau à Superbe. (United States, gold ten dollars of 1932, minor nicks, 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. In 1933, the United States went off the gold standard and coinage of gold for circulation ceased.
Recorded mintage: 4,463,000.
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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