#57 • 1897 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Ten Dollars Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $1,600.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $2,200-2,300 Origin: Philadelphia, United States Denomination: 10 Dollars Year: 1897 Mint: Philadelphia Mint Grade/Condition: F or VF Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper Weight (+/- 0.2g): 16.6 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1897 at the Philadelphia Mint, this Liberty Head Ten Dollar Gold Eagle exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and enduring design of one of the United States’ most distinguished gold coin series. The obverse features the familiar portrait of Lady Liberty, her hair elegantly styled beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” while the reverse presents the heraldic eagle, wings outstretched and clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both vigilance and peace. Believed to be in F or FV condition, the coin shows light to moderate wear, yet the principal design elements remain well defined, preserving the character and presence of the original issue.