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PCGS Number: 933535 Coin Date: 1852 Denomination (Short): G$10 Denomination (Long): 10 Dollar Gold Variety: U.S. Assay Office Variety 2: First Reverse, K-12 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: Approx. 12 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Pioneer & Territorial Gold Coinage Years: 1852-1853 Mint Location: California Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS. Reverse Description: Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852. General Notes: The Kagin-12 is the earlier of two known varieties of 1852 Assay Office $10. Both varieties share an obverse die, and like the Humbert $10s before them, the reverse dies seem not to have held up to use. Around 12 examples of the K-12 are known in private hands, with the single finest being a toned choice BU that was formerly a part of the Garrett collection. A choice AU example would qualify for the condition census. PCGS #: 933535 NGC ID: ANGV
