Composition and Specifications
Posted in Liberty Gold EagleNew standards were established for the eagle denomination under the Coinage Acts of 1834 and 1837. The Liberty Gold Eagle carried a composition of 90% gold and 10% copper with a weight of 16.718 grams. This compared to the previous standard of 91.67% gold and 8.33% silver and copper with a weight of 17.50 grams. […]