What is the value of an 1881 US 10 dollar gold piece?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank, or there may be a CC, O or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $650

Moderately worn - $680

Slightly worn - $710

Almost no wear - $746

Uncirculated - $820 to $16,250 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Moderately worn - $830

Slightly worn - $870

Almost no wear - $1,806

Uncirculated - $6,590 to $33,410

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn condition - (not available)

Moderately worn - $680

Slightly worn - $710

Almost no wear - $1,952

Uncirculated - $8,130 to $12,190

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $650

Moderately worn - $680

Slightly worn - $710

Almost no wear - $740

Uncirculated - $820 to $4,880