coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $10 (Ten Dollars) \ Liberty Eagles \ 1878
The 1878 Liberty Head Eagle is a collectible gold coin issued by the United States, featuring a design by engraver James B. Longacre. It has a denomination of ten dollars and contains approximately 0.4838 troy ounces of gold. The obverse of the coin displays a classic depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet, while the reverse features an eagle with a shield, symbolizing strength and protection. The 1878 issue is part of a series of Liberty Head coins produced from 1838 to 1907 and is highly sought after by numismatists and collectors due to its historical significance and gold content.
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1878-CC (Carson City) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1878 | Carson City |
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1878-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1878 | Philadelphia |
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1878-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1878 | Philadelphia |
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1878-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1878 | San Francisco |