1798/7 $10 7×6 STARS Early Eagle PCGS AU58

1798/7 $10 Early Eagle – 7×6 Stars – PCGS AU58

This 1798/7 $10 “7×6 Stars” Early Eagle has been certified and graded by PCGS as AU58. The PCGS encapsulation ensures the coin’s authenticity and its About Uncirculated 58 condition.

A cornerstone of early U.S. coinage, the $10 Draped Bust Gold Eagle—often called the “Early Eagle”—was one of the original denominations authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. It stood alongside the silver dollar as a foundational element of America’s young financial system. So pivotal was its role that all other gold denominations were valued in relation to it, either as fractions or multiples. Despite being authorized in 1792, minting did not begin until 1795 due to strict security and bonding protocols at the U.S. Mint. These large denomination coins were minted only upon request, resulting in extremely low annual production—typically under 10,000 coins through 1799. This limited mintage, combined with historical relevance and elegant design, makes Early Eagles both rare and highly sought after. More than just numismatic treasures, they are powerful symbols of the nation’s early ambition and identity.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $10

• Years Issued: Small Eagle Reverse (1795–1797); Type 2 Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1797–1804)

• Gold Content: 0.48375 troy oz of pure gold

• Composition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% copper (22-karat gold)

• Designer: Robert Scot (obverse and reverse)

• Edge Type: Lettered – “HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT”

• Diameter: Approximately 33 mm

• Weight: 17.50 grams

• Mint: U.S. Mint

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