USA 10 dollars Liberty Head American Eagle 1897
USA, San Francisco


Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | 10 dollars |
Krause number | KM# 102 |
Mintage | 234,750 |
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
Nearly a quarter million $10 gold eagles were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1897. However, most were placed into circulation. Due to this, the average grade today is in the high AU range.Read More