U.S 1847 $10 NEW ORELEANS Mint AU DETAILS
080-00438
The **1847 U.S. $10 Liberty Head Eagle (Ten Dollar Gold Coin) graded NGC AU Details – Cleaned** is an early and historically important American gold coin from the mid-19th century. Struck at the United States Mint, it belongs to the long-running **Liberty Head Eagle series**, designed by Chief Engraver **Christian Gobrecht** and issued from 1838 through 1907.
The obverse features a classic portrait of **Lady Liberty facing left**, wearing a coronet inscribed with the word “LIBERTY.” Her hair is neatly styled in a bun, and she is surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The date “1847” appears beneath the portrait. The design reflects the refined neoclassical style typical of U.S. coinage in this era, emphasizing balance, symmetry, and national identity.
On the reverse, the coin displays a **heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest**, symbolizing the United States. The eagle holds arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other, representing both military readiness and peace. The surrounding inscriptions read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TEN D.” The design is bold and detailed, with strong symbolism tied to American strength and sovereignty.
The grade **NGC AU Details – Cleaned** indicates that the coin is in the **About Uncirculated range**, meaning it saw only light circulation and retains most of its original design detail. However, it has been **cleaned at some point in its history**, which has altered or disturbed the original surface texture. This cleaning may reduce natural luster and can leave the fields with an unnaturally bright or slightly impaired appearance, which prevents the coin from receiving a straight numerical grade.
Despite this issue, the coin still retains strong visual detail, with only light wear visible on high points such as Liberty’s cheek and the eagle’s feathers.
The 1847 $10 Eagle is an important pre–Civil War gold issue, struck during a period of growing American expansion and just before the California Gold Rush transformed U.S. gold coin production.
The obverse features a classic portrait of **Lady Liberty facing left**, wearing a coronet inscribed with the word “LIBERTY.” Her hair is neatly styled in a bun, and she is surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The date “1847” appears beneath the portrait. The design reflects the refined neoclassical style typical of U.S. coinage in this era, emphasizing balance, symmetry, and national identity.
On the reverse, the coin displays a **heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest**, symbolizing the United States. The eagle holds arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other, representing both military readiness and peace. The surrounding inscriptions read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TEN D.” The design is bold and detailed, with strong symbolism tied to American strength and sovereignty.
The grade **NGC AU Details – Cleaned** indicates that the coin is in the **About Uncirculated range**, meaning it saw only light circulation and retains most of its original design detail. However, it has been **cleaned at some point in its history**, which has altered or disturbed the original surface texture. This cleaning may reduce natural luster and can leave the fields with an unnaturally bright or slightly impaired appearance, which prevents the coin from receiving a straight numerical grade.
Despite this issue, the coin still retains strong visual detail, with only light wear visible on high points such as Liberty’s cheek and the eagle’s feathers.
The 1847 $10 Eagle is an important pre–Civil War gold issue, struck during a period of growing American expansion and just before the California Gold Rush transformed U.S. gold coin production.
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY | USA |
| DENOMINATION | $10 |
| EdgeItemKey | 001-080-00438 |
| GRADE | AU DETAILS |
| Inventory Type | Stock |
| MINT MARK | NEW ORELEANS |
| stone info | [] |
| Vendor Style Code | 1847 EAGLE |
| YEAR | 1847 |
