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.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1878-CC (Carson City) Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1878 Carson City
1878-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1878 Philadelphia
1878-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1878 Philadelphia
1878-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Eagles $10 $10 (Ten Dollars) Liberty Head Eagles $10 1878 San Francisco