1900 $10 Liberty Head NGC PF66+UCAM

$145,000.00 USD

– SOLD

The 1900 $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle (PF66+ UCAM) is a true masterpiece of American numismatics, representing a bridge between the classic gold coinage of the 19th century and the modern era of U.S. coinage.

The year 1900 marked the final full year of the 19th century and represented America's transformation into a global power. The U.S. economy was thriving under the gold standard, which meant that coins like this $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle had tangible purchasing power backed by gold reserves.

Proof gold coins of this era were struck in extremely limited numbers, often as presentation pieces for collectors and government officials. For the 1900 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle, only 120 proof pieces were minted, making it an exceedingly rare and valuable collectible today.

Obverse (Front) Design

  • Features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed "LIBERTY."

  • Her hair is elegantly tied in a bun, with a few curls draping down.

  • Thirteen stars surround the design, symbolizing the original thirteen colonies of the United States.

  • The date "1900" is positioned at the bottom.

The Ultra Cameo contrast gives the coin a striking visual appeal, with deep mirror-like fields and frosted design elements that make Liberty's portrait stand out dramatically.


Reverse (Back) Design

  • Displays a majestic heraldic eagle, with its wings spread wide.

  • The eagle holds an olive branch (symbolizing peace) in its right talon and three arrows (symbolizing military strength) in its left talon.

  • A shield is placed over the eagle’s chest, representing the nation’s resilience and defense.

  • The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is inscribed above the eagle.

  • The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TEN DOLLARS" encircle the design.

The proof striking enhances the coin’s intricate details, from the fine lines in the eagle’s feathers to the delicate engraving of Liberty’s hair.