How do I get original OS on the computer

i've recently erased the disk of my iMac, and without a bootable OS I'm unable to start the computer. I had yosemite on the computer, but I don't want to use my apple ID to redownload it, as I'm selling the computer.
2010 iMac originally running snow leopard

Well, if the original OS was Snow Leopard, then you will need the original install disks or possible the currently available retail 10.6.3 disk. You did the right thing by wiping Yosemite as you are supposed to do exactly that (any OS or apps downloaded from the app store is not transferable and tied to your Apple ID forever). You are supposed to sell it with the original OS. Once you insert the disk, hold the C key and boot with it.

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