Description
1893-CC $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU53
1893-CC $10 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU53
1893-CC $10
SKU: 16214462
A coveted final-year Carson City issue, this 1893-CC $10 Liberty Head Eagle certified PCGS AU53 combines historic Western pedigree with strong eye appeal. Scarce across all grades and sought after by both Carson City specialists and type collectors, it represents one of the last gold coins struck before the Carson City Mint ceased coining operations in 1893.
Product Description
Struck at the storied Carson City Mint, this Liberty Head Eagle (Type 3) features Christian Gobrecht’s classic portrait of Liberty on the obverse and the heraldic eagle with IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse. The bold CC mintmark rests beneath the eagle. In hand, the coin shows warm honey-gold to orange-gold surfaces with soft amber highlights and subtle rose accents at the rims, typical of lightly circulated 19th-century U.S. gold. As expected for PCGS AU53, high points display light friction while protected areas retain traces of original luster, delivering a pleasing balance of detail and originality. The strike is confidently executed, and the fields show honest circulation marks consistent with the grade, without distractions that impair overall eye appeal.
Key Highlights
1893-CC $10 Liberty Head Eagle, final year of Carson City coinage
PCGS AU53: lightly circulated with strong detail and remaining luster
Attractive honey- to orange-gold color with amber and rose highlights
Classic Gobrecht design; CC mintmark beneath the eagle
Scarce and highly desirable among Carson City and Liberty Eagle collectors
Why Collect This Coin
Historical significance: A tangible relic of the American West and the closing chapter of the Carson City Mint.
Cross-appeal: Fills advanced CC gold sets and enhances any 19th-century type collection.
Long-term desirability: Consistent demand for CC-mint gold, especially certified examples with original surfaces and pleasing color.
Specifications
Date/Mint: 1893, Carson City (CC)
Denomination/Type: $10 Liberty Head Eagle (Type 3)
Certification/Grade: PCGS AU53
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
Gold Content: 0.4838 troy oz (approx.)
Weight: 16.72 g; Diameter: 27 mm; Edge: Reeded
This is a rare opportunity to secure a historically significant Carson City Eagle with attractive color and solid AU eye appeal—an ideal addition for serious collectors and a standout piece for buyers seeking meaningful U.S. gold.
PCGS # 8726.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU53
Year 1893
Strike Business