coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $10 (Ten Dollars) \ $10 Liberty Gold With Motto \ 1887
The 1887 $10 Liberty Gold coin, often referred to as the Liberty Head coin, features a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht, with a portrait of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coin is made of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 16.718 grams. The issue date falls within the series produced from 1838 to 1907. The presence of the motto "In God We Trust" distinguishes the coins minted post-1866, while those without the motto are considered rarer. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and gold content.
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1887 $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1887 | Philadelphia |
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1887-S $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1887 | San Francisco |