1804 $10 BD-1 Early Eagle NGC AU55

1804 $10 Early Eagle – BD-1 Variety – NGC AU55

This 1804 $10 Early Eagle, BD-1 variety, has been certified and graded by NGC as AU55. The NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s authenticity and its About Uncirculated 55 condition.

A celebrated icon of early American coinage, the $10 Draped Bust Gold Eagle—known as the “Early Eagle”—was one of the foundational gold denominations authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. Along with the silver dollar, it played a central role in establishing the young nation’s monetary framework. Its value was so significant that all other gold coins were measured in fractions or multiples of it. Although authorized in 1792, production was delayed until 1795 due to strict security and bonding protocols at the U.S. Mint. These coins were minted only upon request, resulting in extremely limited production—typically fewer than 10,000 coins per year through 1799. Early Eagles are highly sought after for their rarity, historic importance, and timeless design. More than just collectibles, they are enduring symbols of the American republic’s early ambition and enduring legacy.

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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