1879-CC $10 Liberty Gold Eagle AU-53 PCGS

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The 1879 Liberty Gold Eagle struck at the Carson City Mint represents an extraordinary moment in American coining history. With a tiny production run of just 1,762 pieces, this ten dollar gold coin is a highly sought-after treasure from the Old West. The presence of the famous CC mintmark on the reverse side instantly connects this piece to the legendary Nevada press room where it was struck. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, this coin contains 0.4838 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse features the classic profile of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with her name, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the date 1879 positioned below. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by the legend denoting the United States of America and the ten dollar denomination. This particular specimen has survived the decades in impressive condition, certified by professional graders at About Uncirculated 53 (AU-53). Because so few of these coins were originally minted, and even fewer escaped the melting pots or heavy circulation, encountering an example with such well-preserved design details is a thrilling experience for anyone fascinated by nineteenth-century American coinage.