1868 $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU55

1868 $10 Liberty Head Eagle – PCGS AU55 (Philadelphia) A scarce Reconstruction-era gold rarity, this 1868 Liberty Head Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint offers rich historical appeal and high-end About Uncirculated eye appeal. Certified AU55 by PCGS, it displays strong detail with light friction on the high points and pleasing remaining luster—exactly what seasoned collectors seek in early pre-1870 U.S. gold. Key highlights Date and mint: 1868, Philadelphia (no mintmark) Grade: PCGS AU55 – sharp devices with light rub on Liberty’s hair and coronet and the eagle’s breast; attractive remaining satiny luster Eye appeal: Warm honey-to-amber gold with subtle orange accents in protected areas; clean fields for the issue with only moderate, period-typical handling Desirability: Low-mintage, low-survival Eagle that is notably scarce in AU and especially challenging finer—an ideal blend of rarity, history, and value Historical significance Struck just three years after the Civil War, this Coronet Head Eagle circulated in a period marked by specie hoarding and gold export. Many were lost to melting, leaving comparatively few survivors today. The classic Gobrecht design—Liberty with coronet on the obverse and the heraldic eagle with shield on the reverse—embodies 19th-century American monetary history. Collector notes Original surfaces with appealing, natural coloration and residual cartwheel in the fields Crisp legends and star points; minimal abrasions for the type enhance overall presentation A compelling choice for a date set of Liberty Head Eagles, a 19th-century U.S. gold type set, or as an investment-grade standalone Specifications Denomination: $10 Eagle Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper Actual gold weight (AGW): 0.48375 troy oz Weight: 16.718 g; Diameter: 27 mm; Edge: Reeded Designer: Christian Gobrecht Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) Why this coin Pre-1870 Philadelphia Eagles are perennially desirable for their low availability and classic design. This PCGS AU55 example delivers the sweet spot of originality, detail, and eye appeal—priced sensibly versus elusive Mint State pieces yet superior to most circulated survivors. Secure this 1868 $10 Liberty Head Eagle today to add an important, seldom-seen Civil War–era gold issue to your collection.