1881 $10 Gold Liberty Head US Coin

Description

1881 $10 Gold Liberty Head Coin

Own a piece of American history with this 1881 $10 Gold Liberty Head Coin, a classic United States gold coin featuring the iconic Liberty Head design. Struck in Philadelphia, this coin contains 90% gold and 10% copper and offers collectors a tangible connection to 19th-century American coinage.

Liberty Head Design

The coin features the historic Liberty Head design associated with 19th-century U.S. gold coinage. Christian Gobrecht is credited as the designer.

This coin is classified as a Regular Strike, making it a classic example of its type for collectors of historic United States gold coins.

Gold Composition

The coin consists of 90% gold and 10% copper. Its total weight is approximately 16.70 grams, with a diameter of approximately 26.80 mm.

The copper alloy provided additional durability while maintaining the coin’s substantial gold content.

Philadelphia Mint

This $10 Liberty Head gold coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, one of the historic United States Mint facilities.

The 1881 date places this coin firmly within the late 19th-century era of American gold coinage, making it an appealing addition to collections focused on U.S. history, coinage, and precious-metal pieces.

Details:

• Regular Strike
• Mint: Philadelphia
• Designer: Christian Gobrecht
• Diameter: 26.80 mm.
• Weight: 16.70 grams
• Metal composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
• United States coin
• 19th-century collectible