1886-S NGC AU-55 $10 Liberty Gold Coin - From GSA

1886-S NGC AU-55 $10 Liberty Gold Coin - From GSA

The 1886-S NGC AU-55 $10 Liberty Gold Coin - From GSA is a remarkable survivor from America's golden age of coinage. Struck at the historic San Francisco Mint, this Liberty Eagle represents a time when gold coins circulated throughout the United States as everyday money. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Liberty Eagle series served as the nation's primary $10 gold denomination from 1838 through 1907.

Like many Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins, countless Liberty Eagles were withdrawn from circulation, hoarded, or melted during the economic turmoil of the Great Depression. As a result, surviving examples have become increasingly desirable among collectors and investors seeking tangible pieces of American history.

What makes this particular coin especially appealing is its connection to the General Services Administration (GSA). After remaining in U.S. Treasury vaults for decades, select Liberty Eagles were discovered and later released to the public through GSA sales in the 1970s. These government-held coins have become highly sought-after due to their documented provenance and historical significance.

Today, SD Bullion offers the 1886-S NGC AU-55 $10 Liberty Gold Coin - From GSA, certified by NGC and sourced directly from the historic GSA holdings.

Coin Highlights

• Contains .4837 troy oz of actual gold content
• Struck in .900 fine gold
• Issued by the United States Mint in 1886
• Bears the "S" mint mark of the San Francisco Mint
• Face value of $10 (Ten Dollars)
• Slabbed and graded AU-55 by NGC
• Sourced from the historic GSA releases
• Designed by Christian Gobrecht
• Pre-1933 U.S. gold coin

The Design

The obverse features the classic Liberty Head design, earning the series its alternate name, the Coronet Eagle. Lady Liberty is portrayed facing left and wearing a coronet inscribed with the word "LIBERTY." Thirteen stars surround her portrait, representing the original thirteen colonies, while the date "1886" appears below.

The reverse showcases the Heraldic Eagle with a shield positioned across its chest. The eagle grasps arrows and an olive branch in its talons, symbolizing America's readiness for both war and peace. Above the eagle is the national motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," while surrounding inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TEN D." The San Francisco "S" mint mark is also present on the reverse.

An NGC AU-55 Coin

This coin has been slabbed and graded AU-55 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC). An About Uncirculated 55 grade indicates a coin with only slight wear on the highest design elements while retaining much of its original detail and visual appeal. Coins at this grade level often exhibit substantial remaining luster and strong overall eye appeal.

The GSA provenance further enhances the desirability of this piece, linking it directly to one of the most notable government releases of historic U.S. gold coinage.

Buy 1886-S NGC AU-55 $10 Liberty Gold Coin - From GSA at SD Bullion

The 1886-S NGC AU-55 $10 Liberty Gold Coin - From GSA combines nearly half an ounce of gold, historic San Francisco Mint production, and documented GSA provenance into a single collectible package. As a certified Pre-1933 U.S. gold coin, it offers both numismatic significance and intrinsic precious metals value.

Secure your 1886-S NGC AU-55 $10 Liberty Gold Coin - From GSA today by ordering online or calling 1(800)294-8732.