1842-O Pre-33 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin NGC AU58

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1842-O Pre-33 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin NGC AU58

The $10 Gold Eagle, also known as the Eagle, was a cornerstone of American gold coinage from 1795 to 1933. Containing nearly half an ounce of gold (0.4837 troy ounces), it underwent several design changes throughout its history, with the Liberty Head design the longest-running image in the series. This 1842-O specimen is a classic piece from the early days of operation at the New Orleans Mint in the American South. Today, the 1842-O Pre-33 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin is available.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a protective slab!
• 4th release of Liberty Gold Eagles!
• Final mintage of only 27,400 coins at New Orleans!
• Contains .4837 troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $10 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Graded About Uncirculated 58 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• On the obverse is Liberty.
• The reverse features the heraldic eagle.
• Bears an O mint mark from the New Orleans Mint.

Throughout its history, the $10 Gold Eagle denomination from the United States Mint saw various changes to its design, with the major varieties including the Capped Bust, Coronet (Liberty) Head, and Indian Head designs. This denomination was widely used in commerce and banking, representing a substantial sum of money during its era of circulation and serving as an important component of the United States’ gold-based monetary system.

This 1842-O Pre-33 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin comes in About Uncirculated 58 condition, the highest grade on the AU scale. This particular coin offers a warm, medium-gold color with a hint of greenish-gold highlights common in early American gold coins. The surface area offers a soft, satin luster with mellow toning present.

On the obverse of 1842-O $10 Liberty Eagle Coins, you’ll find Christian Gobrecht’s iconic Liberty Head design from 1838. The left-profile portrait depicts Lady Liberty wearing a coronet crown with curls in her hair and a ring of 13 stars around the edge of the field.

The reverse of the 1842-O Pre-33 Liberty Gold Eagle comes with an image of the heraldic eagle. This classic design shows a front-facing bald eagle with the US national shield. The eagle looks to its right (coin left) while its talons clutch the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace.