coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $10 (Ten Dollars) \ $10 Liberty Gold With Motto \ 1889
The $10 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head Eagle, was struck by the United States Mint from 1838 to 1907. The 1889 issue features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. This coin, composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighs 16.718 grams with a diameter of 26.8 mm. The "With Motto" version, introduced in 1866, includes the inscription "In God We Trust" on the reverse, making it a notable piece for collectors, particularly in well-preserved conditions.
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1889 $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1889 | Philadelphia |
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1889-S $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | $10 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1889 | San Francisco |