1903 $10

Description

1903 Philadelphia $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle, PCGS MS-66. This exceptional 1903 $10 Liberty Head gold eagle represents a significant example from the final years of Christian Gobrecht's iconic design series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint without mintmark, this piece displays the characteristic beauty and technical excellence that defined American gold coinage of the early 20th century. The coin exhibits the sharp striking detail and lustrous surfaces expected of an MS-66 specimen, with only minor imperfections preventing an even higher grade. The technical specifications reflect the standards of U.S. gold coinage of this era: composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, the coin weighs 16.7 grams and measures 26.8mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The 1903 Philadelphia issue had a modest mintage of 125,830 pieces, and this example's PCGS MS-66 grade places it in extremely rarefied company, with only 4 examples graded at this level or higher across all grading services. This rarity at the MS-66 grade level makes it a particularly desirable acquisition for advanced collectors of Liberty Head eagles and pre-1933 gold coins. The combination of strong technical quality, exceptional rarity in high grades, and the enduring collector appeal of the Liberty Head series makes this an outstanding opportunity for serious numismatists seeking premium examples of early 20th-century American gold.