1871-S $10 Liberty Gold Eagle XF-45 NGC

0.4838 troy oz .900 1871 NGC

In 1871, the San Francisco Mint struck a limited run of ten dollar gold coins, producing a mere 16,500 pieces. This low production makes surviving examples of the 1871-S Liberty Gold Eagle highly compelling for anyone exploring the history of nineteenth-century American coinage. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, this coin contains 0.4838 troy ounces of precious metal, representing the durable currency that circulated during a period of rapid western expansion. The obverse design features a classic portrait of Lady Liberty, her hair secured by a band displaying the word LIBERTY. A ring of thirteen stars surrounds her, symbolizing the original colonies that formed the nation. On the reverse, a detailed heraldic eagle shields its chest while clutching symbolic branches and arrows. The eagle is encircled by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the TEN D. denomination. Below the eagle, the S mint mark identifies its origin at the historic minting facility in California.

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