USA 10 dollars Liberty Head American Eagle 1886
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 10 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 102 |
| Mintage | 236,100 |
| 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
Although the Philadelphia Mint pumped out nearly 18 million Morgan dollars in 1885, they were still able to produce some 236,100 business strike $10 gold eagles. The proof mintage was not nearly as large however, at only 60 pieces. Today, the mint state issues are readily available through MS62, but become much rarer in MS63. Only a few examples are known in choice.Read More
