USA 10 dollars Liberty Head American Eagle 1878
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 10 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 102 |
| Mintage | 73,780 |
| 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
In 1878, the Philadelphia Mint struck some 73.780 $10 business strike gold eagles with an additional 20 pieces struck in proof. Most mint state pieces seen today tend to be in the AU58-MS61 range. The proofs are understandably much, much scarcer than the business strikes.Read More
