Lot 1782
1852 Moffat & Co. (San Francisco) TEN DOLS. NGC graded MS-61. 884 THOUS. Well struck and untoned. A highly lustrous Mint State with a nuance of brilliance throughout, no toning on both sides, all of which is underpinned by nice satin freshness. Struck from typically-rusted dies that imported a coarse texture to the obverse field.
The coins of Moffat and Co. struck between 1849 and 1852 were renowned at the time for their fine quality and rigorous adherence to standard weight and fineness. Their consistency earned them the government contract as the U.S. Assay Office of Gold in early 1852. Some have said of the designs, they were competent but not beautiful, and today most gold pieces bearing the imprint of the firm show circulation wear and the usual abrasions associated with use. Any high-grade example would have survived only on the off-chance to the present day, which is why we eagerly recommend this attractive Mint State to you. Pop 1; 1 in 62 (PCGS # 10187) .
Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000.
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