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1792 Washington President Ten Dollar Gold Eagle

Strike Type
1792 Washington President Ten Dollar Gold Eagle

Coin Details

Year
1792
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Unknown
Composition
Gold
Weight
17g
Diameter
33mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$1,740,000 • SP65 • 01-2019 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The legendary 1792 Washington President gold eagle, one of the most valuable and important colonial-era coins in existence. This gold pattern features Washington's bust on the obverse with WASHINGTON PRESIDENT and a heraldic eagle with 13 stars on the reverse. Struck in gold at the ten-dollar denomination, this piece represents the highest denomination in the proposed Washington coinage series. Only a few specimens are known.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. One of the most valuable colonial American coins. Only a few specimens known.

Cross References

Baker 24; Musante GW-22; Whitman 10680

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