1872-S $10 Liberty Gold Eagle AU-53 NGC
1872-S $10 Liberty Gold Eagle AU-53 NGC
In 1872, the San Francisco Mint struck this ten-dollar gold piece, a survivor from the era of circulating United States gold coinage. Crafted with a purity of 90 percent gold, the coin contains 0.4838 troy ounces of precious metal. This specimen has survived the decades in remarkable shape, earning a certified grade of About Uncirculated 53 (AU-53). The obverse features a classic profile of Liberty, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle, a traditional symbol of the nation. The reverse also bears the "S" mint mark, indicating its origin at the historic minting facility in California. The inscription "TEN D." is struck on the reverse, denoting its face value of ten dollars.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1872 |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 10 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.4838 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
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