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10 Dollars Liberty Cap / Heraldic Eagle
| Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) | 17.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1797-1804 |
| Value | 10 Dollars (10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Heraldic Eagle:
Bald Eagle with wings outstretched, facing left holding ribbon with motto in beak, arrows held in talon on left and olive branch in talon on right; with shield on chest and with clouds and 13 stars above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Robert Scot
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The US Coinage Act of 2 Apr. 1792 set the standard weight at 270 grains and the gold content at 247½ grains, hence the fineness of .9167.1798
1799
1803
1804
Interesting fact
The 10 Dollar Gold Coin (Liberty Cap / Heraldic Eagle) minted from 1797 to 1804 has an interesting feature. It was designed with a unique blend of metals, consisting of 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver, and a trace amount of copper. This combination was used to create a coin that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing, with a distinctive golden color that has become synonymous with valuable coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 | 10940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1798 | 900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1799 | 37449 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1800 | 5999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1801 | 44344 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 | 15017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars (Liberty Cap / Heraldic Eagle) 1797-1804 coin.
