Whitman Expo
Draped Bust Eagle Large Eagle $10 Gold MS 1797-1804 Values
Details
This coin is made of 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $2,140.54
Obverse: Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
Basic Information
GSID:
72386
Coin Date:
Draped Bust Eagle
Denomination:
$10 / $10 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1797-1804
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Large Eagle
Variety 2:
1797-1804
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
17.5 gr
Weight:
0.5626 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.5158 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
33 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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