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PCGS Number: 45737 Coin Date: 1803 Denomination (Short): $10 Denomination (Long): $10 Gold Variety: Small Stars Reverse Variety 2: BD-3 Desg: MS Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper Mintage: 150–200 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Ten Dollar Gold Eagle Coinage Years: 1797-1804 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 33 Fineness: 0.9167 Weight (Grams): 17.5 Weight (Ounces): 0.5626 Designer: James B. Longacre Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom. Reverse Description: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery. PCGS #: 45737 NGC ID: 2629
