10 Dollars "1872 Eagle" (Pattern; gold) 1872 front 10 Dollars "1872 Eagle" (Pattern; gold) 1872 back
10 Dollars "1872 Eagle" (Pattern; gold) 1872 photo
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10 Dollars "1872 Eagle" Pattern; gold

1872 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1872
Value
10 Dollars (10&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#124022
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Eagle with open wings, holding shield with motto. " * UNITED STATES OF AMERICA *" and "TEN DOL." at rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE TRUST
TEN DOL.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Dollars "1872 Eagle" is a rare and unique coin, with only 30 pieces minted, making it one of the lowest mintage coins in the United States.