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Only 3 examples are known of the 1804 draped bust eagle, struck in proof format. Researcher John Dannreuther calls the 1804 Plain 4 $10 gold piece "one of the most spectacular gold rarities in the entire American series." Cameo surfaces.
Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
A small eagle is centered holding a wreath in its beak, over its head, and an olive branch in its talons. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
213144
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1804
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
17.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5626 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.5158 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
33
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Plain 4
Variety 2:
BD-2
Coin Date:
1804
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4 known
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1804
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
88570
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