$10 Liberty XF (Dates/Types Vary)

Introduction

The $10 Liberty Head Eagle is a classic United States gold coin produced from 1838 through 1907. Designed by U.S. Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht, the series features a neoclassical portrait of Liberty and remained in production for nearly 70 years. This example is offered in Extra Fine (XF) condition, retaining strong overall design detail with moderate wear from circulation. Dates, mintmarks, and types vary based on availability.

History

The Liberty Head Eagle debuted in 1838, marking the return of the $10 gold denomination after production had been suspended following 1804. Over its long production run, Liberty Head Eagles were struck at five U.S. Mint facilities: Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver.

The series includes two primary types, along with an early design subtype. Liberty Head Eagles were originally issued without the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. In 1866, the motto was added to a scroll above the eagle on the reverse and remained part of the design through the end of the series in 1907. Coins from 1838 and part of 1839 also feature an earlier version of Gobrecht's Liberty portrait. Because dates and types vary for this product, individual coins may represent different periods of the series.

Design

The obverse features Christian Gobrecht's left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY. Her hair is gathered at the back, while thirteen stars representing the original states surround the portrait and the date appears below.

The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings and a shield on its breast. The eagle holds an olive branch and arrows, while UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination TEN D. surround the design. With Motto examples feature IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll above the eagle, while earlier No Motto examples omit the inscription.