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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9344
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
17.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5626 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.5158 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
33
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Large Eagle
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,940
Coinage Type:
Ten Dollar Gold Eagle
Coinage Years:
1797-1804
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8559
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Coin Value History
1797 $10 Large Eagle MS
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1797 $10 Large Eagle MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$403,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $336,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Eagle $10 Small Eagle, 1795-1797 MS [Type]
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Worth: $30,000 – $2,750,000
1795 $10 13 Leaves MS
Worth: $30,000 – $2,750,000
1795 $10 9 Leaves MS
Worth: $78,000 – $2,800,000
1796 $10 MS
Worth: $30,000 – $517,500
1797 $10 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $38,000 – $565,500
Draped Bust Eagle $10 Large Eagle, 1797-1804 MS [Type]
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Worth: $9,000 – $625,000
1798/7 $10 9x4 Stars MS
Worth: $18,500 – $342,000
1798/7 $10 7x6 Stars MS
Worth: $40,000 – $1,320,000
1799 $10 Large Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $9,000 – $625,000
1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $9,000 – $645,000
1800 $10 MS
Worth: $9,000 – $720,000
1801 $10 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $300,000
1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $11,000 – $300,000
1803 $10 Extra Star In Cloud MS
Worth: $12,100 – $650,000
1803 $10 Large Stars Reverse, BD-6 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $625,000
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-2, High R.4, AU55+ PCGS. ...
$43,920
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-2, High R.4, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$88,450
1797 Capped Bust Right Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-4, Taraszka-12. Rarity-4+. AU-58 (PCGS).
$43,920
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5, MS63 NGC. ...
$146,400
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5, MS62+ PCGS. CAC....
$144,000
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5, AU53 NGC....
$30,000
1797 Capped Bust Right Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-3, Taraszka-11. Rarity-5. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$18,000
1797 Capped Bust Right Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-2, Taraszka-8. Rarity-4+. AU-50 (PCGS).
$26,400
1797 Capped Bust Right Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-3, Taraszka-11. Rarity-5. MS-60 (PCGS).
$72,000
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-4, High R.4 -- Plugged, Re-engraved, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF Details. ...
$8,100
1797 Large Eagle $10 NGC VF30
$18,500
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-2, High R.4, VF35 NGC. ...
$16,800
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-4, High R.4, VF25 PCGS. ...
$13,200
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-4, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$22,220
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-2, High R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$11,750
1797 $10 Large Eagle--Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. Breen-6835, BD-3, Taraszka-11, R.5. The stars are arranged 10 x 6, and ...
$8,050
1797 $10 Large Eagle--Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine ...
$2,128
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$36,600
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-2, High R.4, MS61 PCGS....
$52,800
1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-4, High R.4, AU58 PCGS. ...
$39,040
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