coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $10 (Ten Dollars) \ $10 Liberty Gold With Motto \ 1884
The 1884 $10 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head gold eagle, features the iconic Liberty head design by engraver James B. Longacre on the obverse and an American eagle on the reverse. It has a composition of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 16.718 grams with a diameter of 26.8 mm. The coin is highly sought after by collectors, particularly in higher grades, due to its historical significance and the gold content. The inclusion of "With Motto" refers to the inscription "In God We Trust," which was added to the design in the years following its initial minting.
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1884 $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1884 | Philadelphia |
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1884-CC $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1884 | Carson City |
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1884-S $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1884 | San Francisco |