The early $10 Eagle was the highest denomination authorized in 1792, pairing a right-facing capped Liberty with small-eagle and heraldic-eagle reverses.
This guide follows the local Draped Bust $10 label for 1795–1804, including circulation issues and the cataloged 1804 proof restrike record.
Core specifications
- Issue period
- 1795–1804
- Catalog mints
- 1
- Reported catalog mintage
- 132,596
- Composition
- Varies by type
- Diameter
- 33 mm
- Weight
- 17.5 g
The nation's largest gold coin proves costly to circulate
The Philadelphia Mint began eagle production in 1795 as the capstone of the new federal system.
High gold value encouraged export and melting, and regular production ended after 1804; later-dated special pieces must be separated from normal circulation strikes.
Obverse, reverse, and the details that identify the type
Confirm the major design, date, and mint mark before studying smaller die differences.
The main portrait and date
A capped Liberty faces right with stars around and the date below; star counts and arrangements are important issue diagnostics.
Denomination, subject, and mint mark
The first type has a small eagle in a wreath; the second shows the heraldic eagle with shield and cloud-and-star field.
Where the cataloged coins were made
Totals are calculated from reported issue records in this catalog; unknown figures are not counted as zero.
- P — Philadelphia: 1795, 1796, 1797, 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1803, 1804; 132,596. Philadelphia issues commonly carry no P mint mark in classic series; confirm the expected blank area rather than searching for a letter.
Representative issues that explain the series
A major-reverse type set is already advanced. Exact date and die study belongs with specialist literature and certified examples.
- 1795 P - 13 Leaves — 5,583. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.
- 1797 P - Small Eagle — 3,615. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.
- 1798 P - 8 Over 7 - 7 Stars Left - 6 Stars Right — 842. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.
- 1804 P - Plain 4 - Proof - Restrike — 4. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.
Issue catalog
From one type coin to a complete catalog
- One representative coin: Choose one problem-free, readable example and learn the size, edge, and major design.
- Major-type set: Use one coin per major design to show changes in artwork, composition, or production.
- Dates and mints: Work through the issue catalog by date and mint, defining special finishes separately.
A note on catalog records
This page uses 15 issue records, 0 modeled varieties, and currently reported mintages; unknown values remain unknown.
Sources
- Gold Eagle Coins and Their History — United States Mint
- Draped Bust $10 category reference — PCGS CoinFacts