1846 O $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin NGC XF Details

1846 O $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin NGC XF Details

Please note the coin is improperly cleaned.

The 1846-O $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin NGC XF Details is a remarkable and historic piece from the early years of U.S. coinage. Struck at the New Orleans Mint (O Mintmark), this pre-Civil War gold eagle is a sought-after collectible due to its limited mintage and historical significance. Graded XF Details by NGC, this coin exhibits sharp design elements with moderate wear, retaining much of its original detail. Composed of .900 fine gold (90% gold, 10% copper) with an actual gold weight of 0.4838 troy ounces, it represents a tangible link to the era when gold coins were actively used in commerce.

The Liberty Head Gold Eagle series, designed by Christian Gobrecht, was introduced in 1838 and remained in circulation until 1907. The 1846-O issue is particularly desirable due to its status as one of the earlier New Orleans-minted gold eagles, a branch of the U.S. Mint established in 1838 to serve the growing demand for coinage in the South. With a relatively low mintage of only 81,780 coins, many examples saw heavy circulation, making well-preserved pieces increasingly rare. These coins played a vital role in commerce, particularly in the bustling port city of New Orleans, which was a key economic hub for trade and finance in the mid-19th century.

Coin Features:

• Graded as XF details by NGC
• Contains .4838 troy ounces of .900 gold
• Face value of $10 USD, backed by the U.S. government
• Produced by the US Mint
• Presented in an official NGC holder
• Obverse: Features a bust of Lady Liberty, crowned with her "LIBERTY" tiara and with a loose hairstyle. Encircling the rim are 13 stars, each representing one of the original colonies along with the year of mintage
• Reverse: shows a bald eagle with a patriotic shield on its chest and its wings spread open. In its talons are a bundle of arrows and an olive branch. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination

This 1846-O $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin NGC XF Details is a historic relic from one of the earliest branch mints in the U.S., offering collectors an opportunity to own a scarce gold piece from the antebellum South. Its New Orleans mintmark, classic design, and connection to early American commerce make it a prized addition to any numismatic collection. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.