coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $10 (Ten Dollars) \ Liberty Eagles \ 1881 \ Carson City
The Liberty Head Eagle is a ten-dollar gold coin produced by the United States Mint from 1838 to 1907, featuring a design by James B. Longacre. The 1881 Carson City mint mark indicates that the coin was struck at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which produced a limited number of coins, making it more desirable among collectors. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 16.718 grams. Collectors often seek out the 1881 Carson City Liberty Head Eagle due to its historical significance and relative rarity.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1881-CC (Carson City) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1881 | Carson City |