1897 Pre-33 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin MS63 (PCGS or NGC)

The Liberty Head Eagle Coin is a historic $10 gold piece from the US Mint, known for its long-standing design within the Eagle denomination. First introduced in 1838 by Christian Gobrecht, the 3rd Chief Engraver of the US Mint, the Liberty Head design appeared on $10, $5, and $2.50 Eagle coins. The $10 Liberty Eagle had the longest run, remaining in production until 1907. Today, 1897 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available at BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Ships in a protective plastic slab!** - **60th issue of the $10 Liberty Gold Eagle!** - **Total mintage of 1,000,090 coins at the Philadelphia Mint!** - **Certified coins available in limited numbers!** - Contains .48375 Troy oz of actual gold content. - Issued with a $10 (USD) face value, backed by the US government. - Graded Mint State 63 by PCGS or NGC. - Lady Liberty appears on the obverse. - Heraldic eagle on the reverse. - Type II design. - Please note that we do not guarantee the grading service or label design of individual coins. All 1897 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coins are in Mint State 63 condition and come encapsulated in protective plastic slabs. Coins at this grade exhibit a few small contact marks and scattered heavy marks, with slightly impaired mint luster. You may also notice hairlines, which can appear either as scattered flaws or in small patches. **Obverse** The obverse of the 1897 Liberty Gold Eagle features a left-profile portrait of Lady Liberty, designed in 1838. She is shown wearing a coronet crown, surrounded by 13 stars, with the year of issue at the bottom of the coin. **Reverse** The reverse side of the 1897 $10 Liberty Eagle displays Christian Gobrecht’s distinctive heraldic eagle design. The eagle is shown front-facing, with the US national shield on its chest. It clutches arrows and an olive branch in its talons, symbolizing war and peace. As a Type II coin, it also includes a banner with the national motto above the eagle. **History** In 1897, the Liberty Gold Eagle was produced at three US Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The majority of the coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, with just over 1 million produced. In contrast, New Orleans minted 42,500 coins, while the San Francisco Mint struck more than 234,000 pieces. **Ordering** If you have questions about gold coins, dont hesitate to reach out to BGASC. Our customer service team is available at 888-992-4272, online through web chat, or by email. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.