10 Dollars James Buchanan's Liberty; Bullion Coinage

10 Dollars (James Buchanan's Liberty; Bullion Coinage) - obverse10 Dollars (James Buchanan's Liberty; Bullion Coinage) - reverse

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Features

Issuer United States
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2010
Value 10 Dollars (10 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Gold (.9999)
Weight 15.554 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness 1.88 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number N# 23482
References KM# 483
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

First Spouse series - James Buchanan's Liberty

Obverse

Reproduction of the Liberty Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle, (1840 to 1907), originally designed by Christian Gobrecht.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1857
1861
IN GOD
WE
TRUST
2010
W
15TH PRESIDENCY

Engraver: Christian Gobrecht Read more on Wikipedia

Christian Gobrecht was the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1840 until his death in 1844. He was responsible for designing the famous "Seated Liberty" designs, which were in turn the direct inspiration for the design of the Trade Dollar.

Reverse

James Buchanan during his early youth, when he worked as a bookkeeper in a small country store owned by his family.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ·
E PLURIBUS UNUM · $10 · 1/2 Oz. .9999 FINE GOLD

Engraver: Joseph Menna Read more on Wikipedia

Joseph Menna is recognized as one of the leading professional sculptors working in the field today. He is classically trained and a master of both digital and traditional sculpture media.

Edge

Reeded

Mint

W United States Mint, West Point, United States (1973-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2010 W 5 162 60%
2010 W 7 110 60% Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 88 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 983.06 Search tips
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