#58 • 1901 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Ten Dollars Gold Coin

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

High bid $1,650.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $2,200-2,300 Origin: Philadelphia, United States Denomination: 10 Dollars Year: 1898 Mint: Philadelphia Mint Grade/Condition: F or VF Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper Weight (+/- 0.2g): 16.7 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1898 at the Philadelphia Mint, this Liberty Head Ten Dollar Gold Eagle exemplifies the elegance and enduring appeal of one of America’s most iconic gold coin series. The obverse presents the familiar portrait of Lady Liberty, her hair gracefully coiled beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” while the reverse features the heraldic eagle, wings spread wide and clutching arrows and an olive branch, embodying both strength and the nation’s commitment to peace. Though details regarding condition are limited, the coin’s classic design and historical context speak to the skill of the Philadelphia Mint during the late nineteenth century.