1866 Coronet Head Gold $10 Eagle

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

One major variety is the 1866 $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle with the motto on the reverse - struck in Philadelphia. This is the newer design which featured the addition of the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the reverse of the coin above the eagle. This would be the design used in all future years of this coin type. The "No Motto" variety was not struck in Philadelphia during 1866.

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)
-	-	-	$2,890	$4,645	$6,732	$53,131	-	$43,851

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1866 Coronet Head Gold $10 Eagle is Worth $2,890 in Average Condition and can be Worth $53,131 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $43,851 or more. 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: $2100.73