1842 Coronet Head Gold $10 Eagle : Small Date - Plain 4

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

There were two major varieties and styles of the 1842 $10 Gold Liberty Head Eagle. This "Small Date" variety features a smaller date with noticeably smaller numbers. All coins of this variety feature a Plain "4" in the 1842 date with a straight horizontal end on the right side of the "4". The other variety is known as the "Large Date" with larger numbers - and all coins of this variety have a Crosslet "4" which features a small vertical line through the right-side end of the "4". The difference between the Small Date vs Large Date (and Plain 4 vs Crosslet 4) is depicted below in the example comparison image (Source of example images is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries):

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	-	$1,661	$1,715	$2,290	$15,212	$77,989	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1842 Coronet Head Gold $10 Eagle (Small Date - Plain 4 Variety) is Worth $1,661 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,212 to $77,989 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $1390.83