Lot 1307
1852 Wass, Molitor & Co. (San Francisco) $10 Gold. Large head. NGC graded AU-58. Lovely light golden toning. There are probably in the range of 250-350 of these that exist, and this is clearly one of the finer examples known. Most are well circulated, and any specialist lucky enough to obtain an AU example should feel proud. This one is just a touch from Mint State, and hence worthy of ample attention. Most of these early Territorial gold pieces were melted as the San Francisco Mint got on its feet, and opened for coinage in 1854. The meltings continue thereafter as well. Hence so few survive today as $10 in gold was a lot of money then, and more now. Pop 4; 6 finer, 1 in 60, 3 in 61, 2 in 63. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
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