What is a 10 dollar gold coin?

Ten dollar gold coins, also known as eagles, are the oldest and one of the most popular denominations of U.S. gold coins to collect. Visit our Price Guide!

How many eagles are in a $10 gold coin?

So despite being a bit cumbersome, numismatists refer to $20 gold coins as double eagles, $10 coins as eagles, $5 coins as half eagles, and $2.50 coins as quarter eagles. It may come as a surprise that there was a minting gap between 1804 and 1838 for the $10 gold coin. Early $10 Gold Coins (1795-1804) – These are known as Liberty Cap gold coins.

When was the first $20 gold coin minted?

In 1849 The United States Mint first minted $20 gold coins. So despite being a bit cumbersome, numismatists refer to $20 gold coins as double eagles, $10 coins as eagles, $5 coins as half eagles, and $2.50 coins as quarter eagles. It may come as a surprise that there was a minting gap between 1804 and 1838 for the $10 gold coin.

How much is a Liberty ten dollar gold worth?

The Liberty ten dollar gold pictured is worth over $912 . The condition, luster, and mark free surfaces are the type of coin dealers and collectors pay a premium to obtain. With higher condition coins worth so much more it is important to examine and judge your coin carefully.