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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 10252 Coin Date: 1852 Denomination (Short): G$10 Denomination (Long): 10 Dollar Gold Variety: Moffat & Co. Variety 2: Close Date, K-8 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: Approx. 20 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1852-1853 Mint Location: California Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Liberty Head with Moffat & Co. on diadem, 1852 close, 13 stars around Reverse Description: Eagle clutching shield 264 GRS. CALIFORNIA GOLD 880 THOUS: TEN D. General Notes: Approximately 20 1852 Close Date Moffat $10s are known in private hands, most of which are heavily circulated. The finest known example is choice AU, and any 1852 Close Date with apparent luster is a candidate for the condition census. Four examples were recovered from the S.S. Central America. PCGS #: 10252 NGC ID: ANJ9