1870 CC Coronet Head Gold $10 Eagle

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

1870 was the first year that the Carson City mint produced gold eagle coins. 5908 of these coins were originally produced but only about 50 are known to exist today - making this an exceptionally rare and valuable coin. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

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)
-	-	-	$63,485	$87,878	$144,327	$241,519	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1870-CC Coronet Head Gold $10 Eagle is Worth $63,485 in Average Condition and can be Worth $241,519 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: $1962.72