What grade has NGC assigned to this coin?

NGC has graded this coin AU-53, placing it in the About Uncirculated category. At this grade, the coin exhibits only slight friction on the highest design points, retains considerable original mint luster in the fields, and displays well-defined detail on both the Liberty obverse and the heraldic eagle reverse.

What are the metal composition and gold content of this coin?

This 1851 Liberty Head Eagle is struck in 0.900 fine gold and weighs 0.4838 troy oz, which equates to approximately 0.4354 troy oz of pure gold content. The $10 Eagle denomination was the standard large gold coin of the era and remains a classic U.S. gold type coin.

1851 Liberty Head Eagle $10 Gold NGC AU-53 Granite Lady Hoard obverse in NGC slab showing coronet Liberty portrait and 13 stars

1851 Liberty Head Eagle $10 Gold (Granite Lady Hoard) NGC AU53

1851 Liberty Head Eagle $10 Gold Granite Lady Hoard NGC AU-53

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Graded AU-53 by NGC — About Uncirculated with strong remaining luster
Struck in 0.900 fine gold, weighing 0.4838 troy oz
Designated Granite Lady Hoard provenance on the NGC label
Obverse: coronet Liberty head with 13 stars; Reverse: heraldic eagle, TEN D.

Specifications

Year: 1851
Country of Origin: United States
Face Value: $10
Metal: Gold
Fineness: 0.900
Weight: 0.4838 troy oz
Grade: NGC AU-53
Provenance Designation: Granite Lady Hoard
NGC Certification: 4305205-199
SKU: NGC-4305205-199
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The 1851 Liberty Head Eagle $10 Gold (Granite Lady Hoard) NGC AU53 is a Choice About Uncirculated example of one of American numismatics' most enduring gold type coins. Struck in 0. 900 fine gold at a weight of 0. 4838 troy oz, this $10 Eagle carries the iconic Coronet Liberty Head design introduced in 1838, with thirteen stars encircling the obverse portrait and the date 1851 below. The reverse features a bold heraldic eagle with spread wings, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA arcing above, and the denomination TEN D. at the base. What elevates this example above a standard type coin is its Granite Lady Hoard designation, prominently noted on the NGC label. Hoard coins of this kind carry documented provenance that resonates strongly with advanced collectors and adds a layer of historical narrative to the piece. At AU-53, the coin retains significant original surfaces and sharp design detail, representing an accessible entry point into certified mid-19th century U. S. gold. The coin is housed in NGC's tamper-evident, sonically sealed slab bearing certification number 4305205-199, making it registry-ready and easy to store, display, or trade.

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The Granite Lady Hoard is a documented provenance designation assigned by NGC to coins traced to a specific historical hoard. This designation appears directly on the NGC label and is a recognized numismatic pedigree, making these coins particularly sought after by collectors who value traceable coin histories.