1890 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle

1890 Liberty Head $10 gold eagles were produced in ample quantity for the time that they were struck but are relatively much scarcer these days. These beautiful U.S. gold coins were designed by Christian Gobrecht, who served as the third chief engraver of the United States Mint and oversaw the production of several new coin designs during his time as chief engraver. Most popular among these Gobrecht designs are the Seated Liberty coins, which were largely made during a time period running from the late 1830s to the early 1890s.

1890 $10 gold eagle coins contain 0.4806 ounces of gold, but they are numismatic treasures and as such are worth much more than their bullion value alone. Here’s a look at the mintages and values of the 1890 Liberty Head gold eagles:

• 1890, 58,043; $1,508

• 1890-CC, 17,500; $1,836

• 1890 proof; $46,000

*Values are for coins grading Very Fine 20 unless otherwise noted.

The mintage figures listed above are much higher than the existing population of these coins today, and that is especially the case with 1890 Carson City gold eagle coins. All CC gold coins are scarce, and thus are best purchased as certified coins for the buyer’s protection. In fact, the vast majority of pre-1933 U.S. gold coins are relatively scarce, and many pieces have been counterfeited. That’s one significant reason it’s advisable to buy certified specimens of 1890 $10 eagle gold coins and other similar pieces whenever possible. Buyers who would rather purchase “raw,” or unslabbed pre-1933 U.S. gold coins are best advised to seek a trusted coin dealer.