1858 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle

1858 Liberty Head $10 gold eagles are generally regarded as scarce coins as relatively few pieces were originally made. These beloved U.S. gold coins were designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht, who was the third individual to serve in that role. In addition to creating the design on 1858 Liberty Head eagles coins, Gobrecht designed Seated Liberty coinage, which was made from the late 1830s through early 1890s and remains popular with numismatists nowadays.

1858 $10 gold eagle coins contain 0.4806 ounces of gold. While these coins are valued for their intrinsic gold content, they are also highly prized as numismatic collectibles and are worth considerably more than their gold value alone. Here’s a look at the 1858 Liberty Head gold eagle $10 coin mintage figures and values:

• 1858, 2,521 minted; $5,500

• 1858-O, 20,000; $1,626

• 1858-S, 11,800; $2,090

*Values are for coins grading Very Fine 20.

Be very cautious when buying any 1858 gold $10 eagles, especially the Philadelphia issue. That rare piece is commonly counterfeited. It’s therefore wise that the 1858 Philadelphia $10 eagle and any other scarce pre-1933 gold coins should be bought certified to avoid any risk of buying fake or altered coins. Because of the overall scarceness and high value of pre-1933 U.S. gold coins, such as 1858 $10 eagles, it’s recommended that they are purchased as certified pieces from reputable third-party coin grading firms.