A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins: History, Values, Collecting

The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird depicted on its reverse, was first struck in 1795 as part of America’s foundation for a federal monetary system. These coins circulated in international trade and large-scale transactions, and were often melted for their intrinsic gold value. Today, gold eagles captivate collectors with their artistry, rarity, and storied history—from the California Gold Rush to the 1933 “bank holiday,” and from shipwreck recoveries to the cabinets of kin...