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Posted by JeffK on December 27, 2009 at 17:19:17:
In Reply to: Re: 1879 Ten dollar coin posted by Slim on December 21, 2009 at 15:51:14:
You'll also need to check below the eagle on the reverse to see if there's a mint mark. The two most common ones for this date are no mint mark (Philadelphia) or an "S" (San Francisco) - average buying price is as Slim said.
On the off-chance that your coin has an "O" (New Orleans) or "CC" (Carson City) mint mark it will be worth more than its bullion value. In that case you should spend the money to have the coin professionally authenticated and graded because a pedigree will make it easier to sell. PCGS and Numismedia are pretty close on retail prices for specimens in VF-20 condition - about $2500 for an O and $7000 for a CC mint mark. Figure 30% to 35% less for a buying price.
: "Great" condition is not a numismatic term. 1879 is a common date; the coin contains a little less than half an ounce of gold. Figure on getting around $600 tops at current bullion prices.
: : I have an 1879 Ten dollar coin in great condition. I would love to sell it. Can anyone tell me its worth? If interested, please contact me.