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New Member
United States
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Hi there, My grandmother gave this to me 20 years ago. I didn't think much of it and stuck it in a box and completely forgot about it. Came across it yesterday and thought "hmmm, what do I have here?" Did a little research online and couldn't believe it. Was I really holding an 1874 Liberty Head, ten dollar gold coin? A 142 year old gold coin! Could you experts out there please verify it's authenticity and possibly grade it? It's obviously far from mint condition but for 142 years old, it's not bad... at least to my eyes. I do have a VERY small coin collection and this would make a great addition to that. Thanks for any help.    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Taking the lighting in consideration I think the coin is in extra fine (XF) condition.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
Nothing jumps out at me indicating that it might be fake, so I'm inclined to think it's authentic. I'm thinking maybe AU-50 for the grade, but it does have a lot of scuffs. I'm not experienced with grading this series, so I may be wrong.
That's a great eagle!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
I'll say this just in case please don't clean this coin as doing so will decrease its value. 1874-P $10 is a scarcer date in the Liberty Head Eagle series.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
 Cleaning coins is one of the biggest mistakes a novice collector can make. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
Appears genuine and around AU50 or so. Keep it safe and maybe buy an Air-Tite or KoinTain holder for it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
AU condition, seems authentic and problem free. Fine to leave it in the current container - just make sure to hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and, obviously, never clean or rub it.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Authentic AU-50. It holds a special place because you received it from Grandma. I do hope you are able to keep it in your own collection.
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Valued Member
United States
196 Posts |
 I love it. Gorgeous coin. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
At least AU-50, perhaps 53. Don't see any real problems.
Edited by Coinfrog
03/04/2016 4:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Oh and -  to the CCF! |
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New Member
 United States
2 Posts |
Hi,
Thanks for all your knowledgeable advice and input.
Actually, "moxking" isn't so far off. I stayed with my Grandma when I attended a university close to where she lived. She was at the end of her life and in declining health. She was in her mid 90's and couldn't do a lot of stuff so I helped her in all ways I could.
One day, just out of the blue, she gave me this box with this coin in it. I think it was her way of saying "thank you", but at that time (young and dumb, ya know?) I had no idea the significance of this gesture. She not only gave me a piece of family history but she gave me a piece of American history.
I left for a short time to take a girlfriend home one afternoon and that was it. When I came home she had died. She was 96.
She once said to always remember:
-The Power of Kindness
-The Dignity of Simplicity
-The Success of Perseverance
-The Wisdom of Patience
-The Force of Truth
I have never forgotten those words! One wise old lady she was.
Thanks again for all your help.
-1874Gold
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Really nice coin and even better story. I can tell you two were really close.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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. gold is very is easily scratched so you cant go by that. AU50. thank you grandma. |
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