Is EAGLE_HEAD the same as TÊTE D'AIGLE?

Yes. EAGLE_HEAD, TÊTE D'AIGLE, French gold poinçon all denote the same material — 75.0% verified. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.

How do I confirm a EAGLE_HEAD stamp is genuine?

Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density, scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.

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The EAGLE_HEAD hallmark: meaning, purity & value

French poinçon: eagle head indicates 750 gold (first/finest grade since 1838). Numbered eagle heads (1, 2, 3) indicate finer to coarser grades.

Published May 30, 2026

Quick facts

Metal: verified
Purity: 75.0%
Fineness: 750/1000
Common regions: France

Stamps that mean the same thing

This purity may be struck into jewelry as any of: EAGLE_HEAD / TÊTE D'AIGLE / French gold poinçon. The mark differs by country and era, but the metal content is identical.

What EAGLE_HEAD tells you

French poinçon: eagle head indicates 750 gold (first/finest grade since 1838). Numbered eagle heads (1, 2, 3) indicate finer to coarser grades.

How to check it yourself

Examine the stamp under a 10× loupe — genuine marks are crisp and evenly struck, not doubled or smeared.
Confirm the mark reads EAGLE_HEAD or an equivalent such as TÊTE D'AIGLE.
Photograph it in the Jewelry Identifier app to read the metal, hallmark, and any gemstones from the image.
For a binding result, have an assay office or gemological lab run an XRF purity test.

Sources

French Code Général des Impôts

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FAQ

Q. Is EAGLE_HEAD the same as TÊTE D'AIGLE?: A. Yes. EAGLE_HEAD, TÊTE D'AIGLE, French gold poinçon all denote the same material — 75.0% verified. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.
Q. How do I confirm a EAGLE_HEAD stamp is genuine?: A. Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density, scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.

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