USA 10 dollars Liberty Head American Eagle 1885
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 10 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 102 |
| Mintage | 228,000 |
| 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 228,000 $10 gold eagles in 1885, a respectable sum for the branch mint. However, most of those either entered circulation or were heavily abraded in bags. Today, the issue is common through MS62, and becomes scarce in MS63. At the choice level, it is nearly impossible to find.Read More
