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Lingotin 250g
€32,708.51
10 Dollars "Eagle"
€1,950.30
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🦅 The American Eagle: Symbol of Power and Freedom
The US $10 gold coin, nicknamed the "Eagle" (referring to the iconic eagle that adorns its reverse), is one of the most prestigious gold coins in the United States. Minted from 1795 to 1933, it embodies the American economic boom, the Gold Rush, and the golden age of dollarization.
With over a century of minting, the Eagle has weathered wars, crises, and periods of prosperity, becoming a timeless symbol of US financial power. Today, it is sought after by investors for its gold content, cherished by collectors for its diverse designs, and coveted as an exceptional gift for its historical prestige.
🔍 Technical Specifications & Authenticity
- Metal: 900‰ Gold (90% pure gold, 10% copper) – US standard until 1933.
- Weight: 16.72 g (0.48375 troy ounces of pure gold).
- Diameter: 27 mm (larger than European coins of the same value).
- Thickness: 1.8 mm.
- Face Value: US $10 (legal tender until 1933).
- Mint: US Mint (Philadelphia, San Francisco, New Orleans, Denver, Carson City).
- Minting Period: 1795–1933 (with several designs).
- Grade: Available in Good (G), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF), Uncirculated (UNC), and Proof.
🎨 A Unique Artistic Evolution
The Eagle has undergone several major designs, reflecting different eras and American ideals:
**1. 1795–1804: "Turban Head" – The Beginnings of the Republic
- Obverse:
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- Allegory of Liberty wearing a turban (inspired by Spanish coins).
- Legend: "LIBERTY" + year.
- Reverse:
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- Heraldic Eagle (Small Eagle style until 1797, then Heraldic Eagle).
- Legend: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" + "10 D."
- Rarity:
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- Coins from 1795–1797 (Small Eagle) are extremely rare (value: $50,000–$500,000+).
- 1804: The most legendary Eagle (only 15 known examples, sold for several million dollars).
**2. 1838–1907: "Coronet Head" – The American Golden Age
- Obverse:
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- Portrait of Liberty wearing a diadem (inspired by Greek coins).
- Legend: "LIBERTY" + 13 stars (for the 13 colonies).
- Reverse:
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- Eagle holding olive branches and arrows (symbol of peace and war).
- Legend: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" + "TEN D."
- Special Features:
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- Mint marks: P (Philadelphia), S (San Francisco), O (New Orleans), CC (Carson City), D (Denver).
- Carson City (CC): Highly sought after (rarity + Gold Rush history).
**3. 1907–1933: "Indian Head" – Saint-Gaudens' Masterpiece
- Obverse:
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- Head of a Native American (inspired by antique models).
- Legend: "LIBERTY" + year.
- Engraver: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (one of the greatest American sculptors).
- Reverse:
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- Eagle in flight (symbol of liberty and power).
- Motto: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" ("Out of many, one").
- Special features:
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- Last series of Eagles before production ceased in 1933 (economic crisis).
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- 1907 "Wire Edge": Rare variant (value: $10,000–$50,000).
- 1933: Final year (highly sought after, as it marks the end of an era).
💬 Conclusion: American Gold at its Peak
The $10 US gold "Eagle" is much more than a coin: it's a piece of American history, a numismatic masterpiece, and a sound investment. Whether you want to diversify your portfolio, collect legendary coins, or give an exceptional gift, the Eagle combines prestige, rarity, and safe-haven value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find here the main questions concerning Investment Gold.
The ounce of gold, also called “Troy Ounce” from Anglo-Saxon countries, used around the world for the quotation of precious metals such as gold or silver. One ounce is equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
Example: In a gold bar there are 32.15 ounces
1 kg = 1,000 g or 1,000: 31.1034768= 32.15
An ounce of gold is always given in relation to 1 dollar or 1 Euro.
No, since September 1, 2010, all investment gold purchase or sale transactions must be settled by check or wire transfer.
YES, two taxation regimes are applicable.
1st regime: THE TMP (Tax on Precious Metals)
(Confers article 150 of the General Tax Code)
Individuals are subject to a flat-rate levy of 8% of the proceeds of the sale (whether there is capital gain or capital loss). This tax is made up of:
The TMP, Precious Metals Tax, the rate of which is 11.5%.
2nd regime: TPV (Taxes on Value Added Values)
(Refers to article 68 of the amending finance law for 2005)
Indeed, since January 1, 2012, sellers of so-called “investment” gold can choose to pay 36.2% on the capital gain with a discount of 5% per year from the 3rd year of holding
To do this, you must be able to prove the date and purchase value of your gold. In other words, when selling your gold, you will need to present a nominative invoice, dated, with the value of the property.
If you are purchasing investment gold, we accept certified checks as well as bank transfers, with no payment limits.
Yes, the condition of the coins is decisive. We sell on the stock exchange, on your behalf, only gold coins in good condition.
After expertise, the coins that we consider cleaned and polished or very damaged are purchased on a refusal basis, that is to say by weight.
To access French quotation prices (Fixing Paris) and place an order on the French market, you need a minimum number of coins.
All you need to do is present your gold coins in the morning before 11:30 a.m., under seal, specifying whether it is a so-called “at best” order (without a fixed price) or a “limit” order. i.e. the sale will only be made if the limit price is reached.
Yes, in this way we certify the quality and value of the coins sold in our GLOBAL CASH agencies.
In addition, we offer our seals, thus we ensure their resale by all approved organizations.
Yes, for this we must appraise them and if we consider the coins to be in “marketable” condition then we will seal them for you free of charge.