1803 Turban Head Gold $10 Eagle : Small Stars Reverse

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

There were two major varieties of the 1803 $10 Gold Turban Head Eagle. One variety features small stars on the reverse of the coin above the eagle (as depicted above - source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries) - while the other has larger stars. The small stars have a different style and are smaller with pointy tips. The large stars are noticeably larger and fatter without the spiky/pointy tips that the small stars have. The difference between the Small Stars vs Large Stars Reverse is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	$12,671	$16,070	$20,251	$25,787	$40,542	$88,166	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1803 Turban Head Gold $10 Eagle (Small Stars Reverse Variety) is Worth $12,671 in Average Condition and can be Worth $40,542 to $88,166 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $2357.13