Up for auction is a highly collectible and rare early date 1849 United States 10 Dollars "Liberty Head" Gold Eagle coin. Struck during the legendary California Gold Rush era, this specific year is highly coveted by world gold collectors. The coin is in beautiful Very Fine to Extra Fine (VF/XF) condition, featuring an honest, uniform circulation wear. The full word "LIBERTY" on the coronet is perfectly legible, and the feathers on the reverse eagle remain remarkably crisp. It is safely housed in a protective custom coin holder. Important Note: Absolute authenticity guaranteed. The coin's physical characteristics, weight, and gold content have been professionally tested and verified with an XRF Analyzer. It is 100% genuine solid gold, perfectly matching historical US Mint standards. * Year: 1849 * Weight: 16.70 g * Fineness: Gold .900 * Mint: Philadelphia The lot will be securely packed and shipped from the United Kingdom via fully tracked and 100% insured mail (Royal Mail Special Delivery).