US $10 Liberty Head Eagle Gold Coin
Coin (Numismatic/Bullion) · Yellow Gold (Classic American Gold Coin Peach Tone)
Purity: 21.6K (90% Gold, 10% Copper alloy)
Type
Coin (Numismatic/Bullion)
Purity
21.6K (90% Gold, 10% Copper alloy)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (Classic American Gold Coin Peach Tone)
Weight
16.718 grams (0.48375 troy oz actual gold weight)
Description
A classic American $10 Gold Eagle featuring the heraldic eagle reverse. This iconic piece of US currency represents the height of the 19th-century gold standard, offering both investment bullion value and historical numismatic appeal.
Key Features
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and olive branch, ribbon motto above, reeded edge
Color & Finish
Deep lustrous yellow-orange with a satin numismatic finish; light circulation patina
Hallmarks & Stamps
Inscriptions: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TEN D., IN GOD WE TRUST (motto)
Dimensions Estimate
27 mm diameter; 2.03 mm thickness
Gemstones & Inlays
None; features a heraldic eagle with a shield and olive branch
Clasp & Closure
Not applicable; reeded edge finish for security
Chain & Links
Not applicable; features a reeded (milled) edge to prevent metal shaving
Craftsmanship Details
Highly detailed die-struck production with crisp reeding and balanced radial symmetry in lettering.
Authentication Indicators
Sharpness of ‘TEN D.’ lettering; weight-to-diameter ratio typical of 90% gold; luster characteristic of US Mint strikes
Origin & Maker
United States Mint (Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Denver)
Era & Period
Late Liberty Head Era (Motto variety, post-1866 style)
Age Estimate
Circa 1866 to 1907 (specific year of this strike obscured)
Cultural Significance
A symbol of American economic expansion and the hard currency used during the Gilded Age.
Condition Notes
Very Good to Excellent (appears to be a business strike with light surface bag marks; presented on a US Mint tube cap)
Value Estimate
Approximately $1,100 - $1,300 (spot price + 5-15% numismatic premium depending on date/condition)
Care & Maintenance
Do not clean or polish; store in a PVC-free capsule to maintain numismatic grade and luster.
Similar Items
Modern $10 American Gold Eagle, $10 Indian Head Gold Eagle, $20 Liberty Double Eagle
Interesting Facts
The $10 Eagle was first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792 and was once the largest denomination in the US.