1847-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU50

1847-O $10 Liberty Head Eagle — PCGS AU50 (New Orleans Mint) An attractive antebellum gold piece from the storied New Orleans Mint, this 1847-O Liberty Head Eagle presents in PCGS AU50 with strong detail and pleasing color. Soft, even wear is confined to the highest points, while protected areas retain traces of satiny luster. The surfaces show inviting yellow-gold hues with warm orange-gold highlights and a faint green-gold patina that underscores its originality and eye appeal. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Type 1 “No Motto” Liberty Head Eagle (1866 and earlier) is a cornerstone of classic U.S. gold. The obverse features Liberty in a coronet encircled by thirteen stars and the 1847 date; the reverse displays the heraldic eagle with shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with the distinctive “O” mintmark below. New Orleans eagles circulated widely in the Gulf South and Caribbean trade, and high-grade survivors are notably scarcer than their Philadelphia counterparts—especially in solid About Uncirculated. This example is an excellent choice for type collectors seeking a certified branch-mint Eagle with historical character, as well as investors who appreciate significant gold content paired with collectible desirability. Key features: Date/Mint: 1847-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Eagle, Type 1 “No Motto” Grade: PCGS AU50 — attractive detail with remaining luster in recesses Eye appeal: rich yellow-gold with orange-gold highlights and subtle green-gold accents Historic: pre–Civil War Southern branch-mint issue from the height of America’s expansion era Collector note: AU examples are appreciably scarcer than lower-circulated grades; a sweet spot for value and preservation Specifications (typical for the issue): 90% gold, 10% copper; approx. 27 mm; reeded edge; approx. 16.7 g total weight; about 0.4837 troy oz gold content Own a tangible piece of early American commerce and Southern mint history. This PCGS-certified 1847-O Eagle delivers classic design, desirable color, and compelling historical appeal—ideal for both serious numismatists and discerning first-time gold buyers.