1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse

Coin / United States of America / 1803 / Philadelphia / $10 Draped Bust Gold / $10 (Ten Dollars)

coinage-type Draped bust gold eagle
desg MS
designer James B. Longacre
diameter 33
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9167
material 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
mintage 15,017
ngc-id 2628
obverse-description Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
pcgs-link 8565
pcgs-number 8565
reverse-description The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
variety Small Stars Reverse
weight-grams 17.5
weight-ounces 0.5
year-display 1797-1804