1869 TEN DOLLARS OR EAGLE
PCGS Nos: 8655, 8809
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,830
Proofs: 25
Designer: Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: ±26.8
millimeters
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: ±258 grains
(±16.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Images courtesy of Heritage
Numismatic Auctions
Significant examples:
Proof (illustrated above).
Ex - Trompeter collection
Recent appearances:
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-62.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRDC-65.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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