1881-O TEN DOLLARS OR EAGLE
PCGS No: 8693
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 8,350
Proofs: 0
Designer: Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: ±26.8
millimeters
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: ±258 grains
(±16.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: "O"
(for New Orleans, LA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Images courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
Significant examples:
SEGS MS-62. Ex - Ira &
Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust
Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 1497, illustrated, unsold
Recent appearances:
AU-50. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass,
Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 739,
illustrated, sold for $805.00 Purchased
from Robert Roth
Notes:
The finest example graded by PCGS is a single MS-60.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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