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Eagles


Eagles - Liberty, NO MOTTO
 DATEGRADEDESCRIPTIONPRICE
1847  $10PCGS MS-61 grey: 4000$ 3910
1847-O  $10PCGS XF-40 1005
1849  $10PCGS VF-25 835
1849  $10PCGS MS-62 6900
1856 O  $10NGC AU-50 4170

Eagles - Liberty, MOTTO
 DATEGRADEDESCRIPTIONPRICE
1892-O  $10PCGS MS-61 $ 2590
1894-O  $10PCGS AU-55 860
1895-O  $10PCGS AU-53 860
1895-O  $10PCGS AU-55 Cheap o-mint860
1895 O  $10NGC AU-58 890
1895-O  $10PCGS AU-58 890
1895-O  $10PCGS MS-62 2070
1896  $10PCGS MS-63 CAC grey: 12001150
1896 S  $10NGC AU-55 2070
1897-O  $10PCGS MS-63 9660
1901 O  $10NGC AU-55 790
1901 O  $10NGC AU-58 805
1901-O  $10PCGS MS-62 grey: 12001265
1901-S  $10PCGS MS-64 1440
1901 S  $10NGC MS-64+ 1725

Eagles - Indian Head, MOTTO
 DATEGRADEDESCRIPTIONPRICE
1910-D  $10PCGS MS-65 $ 6035
1914   $10NGC MS-65 6035
1914-S  $10PCGS MS-62 2845


Facts


Christian Gobrecht utilizes his Coronet design in the first issue of this denomination since 1804. With Half Eagles serving the needs of everyday commerce and Double Eagles the preferred denomination for gold earmarked for interbank and international payments, there existed little demand for Eagles during this period. Hence, most issues are scarce, many prohibitively rare.

The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was added to the reverse as directed by the Mint Act of March 3, 1865. With Motto Coronet Eagles are one of the more available gold type coins, and often priced at a relatively small premium over their gold content.

While Charles Barber's adaptation of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' design pales in comparison to the majestic "Wired Edge" and "Rolled Edge" issues, $10 Indians are still considered one of our most beautiful coins.

President Roosevelt believed that placing the name of God on our coinage was blasphemic as coins bearing the name of God could possibly be used in less than moral activities. Nevertheless, Congress insisted that the motto IN GOD WE TRUST be added in accordance with the Mint Act of March 3, 1865.