1839/8 $10 Type of 1838

1838 $10 (Proof)

Series: Liberty Head $10 1838-1907

ex John Jay Pittman<BR>Image courtesy of David Akers

ex John Jay Pittman
Image courtesy of David Akers

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PCGS #:: 8770

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 26.80 millimeters

Weight:: 16.70 grams

Mintage:: 5

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $550,000 • PR63 • 05-01-1998 • David Akers

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1838 $10
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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	3	R-9.8	1 / 2 TIE	8 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	1 / 2 TIE	8 / 65 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	2 / 2	18 / 65 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3
60 or Better	3
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.8
60 or Better	R-9.8
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 2 TIE
65 or Better	2 / 2

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 65 TIE
65 or Better	18 / 65 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 PCGS grade
1	PR65 PCGS grade

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

David Hall:

It is not known how many 1838 proof $10 Liberties were struck but it is known that only three survive today. All three coins are choice to gem quality. The Parmelee-Woodin-Newcomer-Green-Farouk-Pittman specimen sold in the May, 1998 Pittman auction for $550,000.

David Akers (1975/88):

There are four known proofs, one in the Smithsonian Institution (scratches above the eagle on the reverse), the second in the Eliasberg Collection, a third in the John J. Pittman Collection (Ex-Farouk, Col. Green), and a fourth in a New York Collection (Ex-Cardinal Spellman).