The Liberty Head Eagle coins, issued by the United States Mint between 1838 and 1907, feature an iconic design of Liberty wearing a coronet. The 1856 Liberty Head Eagle coin, valued at ten dollars, contains approximately 0.4838 ounces of gold, as it is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper. This particular coin is sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and the artistry of its design, making it a prominent piece within the realm of American numismatics.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1856-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1856 New Orleans
1856-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1856 Philadelphia
1856-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1856 Philadelphia
United States of America 1856 N/A Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1856 N/A
United States of America 1856 San Francisco Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1856 San Francisco