$10 Gold Liberty 1850 VF Light Graffiti on Reverse

Condition Note: Has graffiti on the reverse. Coin Details:

Denomination: $10 Gold Eagle Year: 1850 Mint Mark: None (Philadelphia Mint) Metal Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper Weight: 16.72 grams Diameter: 27 mm Edge: Reeded

Obverse (Front) Design: Features Lady Liberty, wearing a coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY." Encircled by thirteen stars, representing the original thirteen American colonies. The year 1850 is inscribed below. Reverse (Back) Design: Depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and military readiness. A shield is placed at the center of the eagle’s chest. The inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TEN D." indicating the coin’s denomination.

Historical Significance: The Liberty Head Gold Eagle was designed by Christian Gobrecht and minted from 1838 to 1907. This series predates the Civil War and was used during the era of westward expansion and the California Gold Rush. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) are more common compared to branch mint issues from New Orleans, Charlotte, or Dahlonega.

• Denomination: $10
• Year: 1850
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Mint Mark: N/A
• Thickness: N/A
• Grade: Ungraded