coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $10 (Ten Dollars) \ $10 Liberty Gold With Motto \ 1871
The 1871 $10 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head Eagle, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre. This coin, made of 90% gold and 10% copper, is notable for its obverse depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet and the reverse featuring an eagle with a shield. The motto "In God We Trust" is incorporated into some varieties of the coin, enhancing its appeal to collectors. This particular year and type is sought after due to its historical significance and relative rarity in the market.
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1871 $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1871 | Philadelphia |
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1871-CC $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1871 | Carson City |
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1871-S $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1871 | San Francisco |