$10 Indian Gold Eagle MS63 (Date Varies)
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- SKU: UPC111359
- Categories: GOLD COINS EAGLE INDIAN HEAD
The $10 Indian Gold Coin, commonly known as the Indian Head Eagle, is a gold coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1907 to 1933. It is part of the 'Eagle' series of U.S. gold coins, with a face value of $10, and was designed by the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Here are some key details about the $10 Indian Gold Coin:
- Obverse (Front): Features a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress, a design element that gives the coin its 'Indian' moniker. Above Liberty’s head is the word 'LIBERTY,' with 13 stars representing the original American colonies encircling the design.
- Reverse (Back): Shows a majestic eagle standing on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both war and peace. Above the eagle are the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.' The denomination '$10' appears below the eagle.
- Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper (to make it more durable).
- Gold Content: 0.48375 troy ounces (or about 0.4875 oz of pure gold).
- Weight: 16.718 grams.
- Diameter: 27 mm.
- Mint Marks: The coins were produced at multiple mints, including Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S).