© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Dollars Coronet Head - No motto
| Gold (.900) (.100 copper) | 16.718 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1866 |
| Value | 10 Dollars (10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 16.718 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle with Union shield and holding 3 arrows and an olive branch
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TEN D.
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 258 grains.KM# 66.1 (old style head) was minted in 1838 and 1839. KM# 66.2 (new style head) was minted from 1839 to 1866.
These coins saw frequent circulation in El Salvador from 1851 to 1883.
KM#66.1
1839
1839 KM#66.1 & 66.2
KM#66.2
1842
1846O
1850
1853
1854O
1865S
1866S
Interesting fact
The Coronet Head $10 gold coin, also known as the "Eagle," was designed by Christian Gobrecht and first minted in 1838. It features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet, symbolizing the principles of liberty and freedom. The coin's design was meant to evoke the idea of American independence and the spirit of the American people. Interestingly, the coin was minted during a time when the United States was experiencing rapid westward expansion and economic growth, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 12447 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 O | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 18623 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 O | 27400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 O | 175162 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 O | 118700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 O | 47500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 O | 81780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 O | 571500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 O | 38850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 O | 23900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 O | 57500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 176328 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 O | 263000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 263106 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 O | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 201253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 O | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 O | 52500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 S | 123826 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 O | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 S | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 O | 14500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 S | 68000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 O | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 S | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 O | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 S | 11800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 O | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 S | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 O | 11100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 S | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 69 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 S | 15500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 S | 12500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 S | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 S | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 S | 16700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 S | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars (Coronet Head - No motto) 1838-1866 coin.
