1850 DuBosq & Co. Ten Dollar - White Metal, K-4

Coin Details

Description

This white metal striking of the 1850 Dubosq & Company ten-dollar eagle, cataloged as K-4, reproduces the gold eagle design in a tin-based alloy. The K-4 designation in the Kagin reference identifies this specific die combination in white metal. White metal provided an economical medium for preserving the design of Dubosq's extremely rare gold eagles. Theodore Dubosq's die work is well-rendered on this piece, as the soft white metal alloy captures fine design details with excellent fidelity. The piece carries the full Dubosq & Company identification and ten-dollar denomination. White metal Dubosq pieces are collected as part of the complete Dubosq & Company series, filling denomination and variety slots that would be prohibitively expensive or simply impossible to fill with gold originals.

Rarity Notes

Rare. White metal K-4 specimens are scarce but more available than gold originals. Condition varies widely due to the fragility of white metal.

Cross References

K-4 (Kagin). Dubosq & Co. $10, white metal variant.