The Liberty Head Eagle Coin, a $10 gold piece from the US Mint, stands out as the longest-running design in the US Eagle denomination. Introduced in 1838 by Christian Gobrecht, the 3rd Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, this visual appeared on $10, $5, and $2.50 Eagle coins. Among these, the $10 Liberty Eagle had the most extended production period, lasting until 1907. Today, 1897 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The production of Liberty Gold Eagle Coins in 1897 includes coins produced by the Philadelphia Mint, New Orleans Mint, and the San Francisco Mint. The Philadelphia Mint once again handled the majority of production, striking just over 1 million coins. The New Orleans Mint issued just 42,500 coins and the San Francisco Mint produced just over 234,000 coins.
All of these 1897 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coins are in Mint State 63 condition and ship in plastic slabs. Coins with this grade have slightly impaired mint luster and may features several small contact marks and a few scattered heavy marks, with some of these marks possibly located in the primary focal areas. Hairlines are also present as a few scattered flaws or one small patch.
On the obverse of 1897 Liberty Gold Eagles is a depiction of Lady Liberty. Created for this series in 1838, the portrait shows Liberty’s head in left-profile relief with a coronet crown on her head. Also included on this side is a ring of 13 stars with a date mark at the bottom of the design element.
The reverse side of 1897 $10 Liberty Eagle Coins comes with a distinctive version of the heraldic eagle. Created by Gobrecht, the image shows a front-facing bald eagle with the US national shield. The eagle clutches the arrows of war and olive branch of peace in its talons. As a Type II coin, it also includes a banner above the eagle with the national motto.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about gold coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
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The Liberty Head Eagle Coin, a $10 gold piece from the US Mint, stands out as the longest-running design in the US Eagle denomination. Introduced in 1838 by Christian Gobrecht, the 3rd Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, this visual appeared on $10, $5, and $2.50 Eagle coins. Among these, the $10 Liberty Eagle had the most extended production period, lasting until 1907. Today, 1897 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The production of Liberty Gold Eagle Coins in 1897 includes coins produced by the Philadelphia Mint, New Orleans Mint, and the San Francisco Mint. The Philadelphia Mint once again handled the majority of production, striking just over 1 million coins. The New Orleans Mint issued just 42,500 coins and the San Francisco Mint produced just over 234,000 coins.
All of these 1897 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coins are in Mint State 63 condition and ship in plastic slabs. Coins with this grade have slightly impaired mint luster and may features several small contact marks and a few scattered heavy marks, with some of these marks possibly located in the primary focal areas. Hairlines are also present as a few scattered flaws or one small patch.
On the obverse of 1897 Liberty Gold Eagles is a depiction of Lady Liberty. Created for this series in 1838, the portrait shows Liberty’s head in left-profile relief with a coronet crown on her head. Also included on this side is a ring of 13 stars with a date mark at the bottom of the design element.
The reverse side of 1897 $10 Liberty Eagle Coins comes with a distinctive version of the heraldic eagle. Created by Gobrecht, the image shows a front-facing bald eagle with the US national shield. The eagle clutches the arrows of war and olive branch of peace in its talons. As a Type II coin, it also includes a banner above the eagle with the national motto.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about gold coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.