$10 Liberty Eagle Extra Fine

Design and Specifications

The $10 Liberty Eagle, struck from 1838 to 1907, is a significant piece in American numismatics. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, it features Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse.

• Metal Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Weight: 16.718 grams
• Gold Content: 0.48375 troy ounces

Mint Marks and Varieties

The $10 Liberty Eagle was produced at several U.S. Mints, each identified by a mint mark on the reverse side.

• No Mint Mark: Philadelphia Mint
• S: San Francisco Mint
• CC: Carson City Mint
• O: New Orleans Mint

Various Grades and Values

Grade	Value Range (USD)
Good (G)	$800 - $1,000
Fine (F)	$1,000 - $1,200
Extremely Fine (XF)	$1,200 - $1,500
About Uncirculated (AU)	$1,500 - $2,000
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)	$2,000 - $3,000

Notes: The value can vary significantly based on the year, mint mark, and overall condition. Rarer mint marks, such as those from Carson City, can increase the value substantially.

Collectible Varieties

• 1875 - Estimated Value: $5,000 - $10,000
• 1879-CC - Estimated Value: $8,000 - $15,000
• 1901-S - Estimated Value: $2,500 - $5,000

Error Coins

• Double Die Obverse - Estimated Value: $3,000 - $5,000
• Misplaced Date - Estimated Value: $2,000 - $4,000

Melt Value Calculation

The melt value of a $10 Liberty Eagle can be calculated based on its gold content. With 0.48375 troy ounces of gold, multiply this by the current gold price per ounce. For example, if gold is $2,000 per ounce, the melt value would be 0.48375 x $2,000 = $967.50. This calculation provides a baseline value, but collectible value often exceeds melt value.