USA 10 dollars Liberty Head American Eagle 1878
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 10 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 102 |
| Mintage | 26,100 |
| 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
The San Francisco Mint struck a mere 26,100 $10 gold eagles in 1878. Gold coinage circulated greatly in California at this time, so most are found in lower grades.Read More
