USA 10 dollars Liberty Head American Eagle 1871
USA, Carson City
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 10 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 102 |
| Mintage | 8,085 |
| Metal | Gold 0.900 |
| thickness | 2 mm |
| diameter | 26.8 mm |
| weight | 16.72 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
IN GOD WE TRUST
TEN D.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
One of just 8,085 pieces produced, this coin is also one of no more than 100 examples believed extant. The vast majority of surviving 1871-CC Eagles grade VF or lower, with XF examples scarce, AU representatives rare, and Mint State pieces rarer still.
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