1878-S Eagle - Motto $10 NGC MS60

Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this 1878-S Liberty Head Eagle with Motto is a compelling early S-Mint ten-dollar gold issue certified NGC MS60, Cert. #6974772003. Combining original Mint State preservation with the enduring appeal of a classic Western gold denomination, this piece represents an important entry in the long-running Liberty Head Eagle series and offers collectors a scarce survivor from the late 19th century. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Liberty Head Eagle features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, while the reverse displays a powerful heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, arrows, and the With Motto type inscription above. On the 1878-S issue, these familiar design elements carry added historical resonance, as San Francisco gold coinage was closely tied to the economic growth of the American West and the continuing importance of gold in post-Civil War commerce. Certified Mint State 60 by NGC, this example retains full uncirculated status, a significant consideration for collectors seeking original surface preservation on a large gold coin of this era. Pieces at this grade level are valued for their honest Mint State character, often showing the bold visual presence and satiny to softly frosted gold luster expected of the type, with warm yellow-gold coloration that complements the classic design. Population data further underscores its collectible status: NGC population in MS60: 4 Finer examples certified: higher The 1878-S Eagle is especially desirable for collectors assembling Liberty Head gold by date and mint, San Francisco Mint gold issues, or a representative Type set of U.S. gold coinage. Its combination of historic mint origin, Gold Rush-era legacy, and certified Mint State status makes it attractive both to advanced numismatists and to buyers seeking a substantial and visually impressive vintage gold coin. 1878-S Liberty Head Eagle with Motto, $10 gold piece Struck at the San Francisco Mint Certified NGC MS60 NGC Certification Number: 6974772003 Classic Christian Gobrecht design Desirable uncirculated late-19th-century U.S. gold issue Strong appeal for Liberty Head gold specialists, S-Mint collectors, and type set enthusiasts A handsome and historic San Francisco gold coin, this 1878-S Eagle offers the prestige of a certified Mint State Liberty Head ten-dollar piece and the lasting numismatic significance that serious collectors look for in classic U.S. gold.