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Eagles


Eagles - Liberty, NO MOTTO
 DATEGRADEDESCRIPTIONPRICE
1850 Large Date $10PCGS XF-40 $ 950
1855   $10NGC MS-61 5290
1859 S  $10NGC AU-50 15240

Eagles - Liberty, MOTTO
 DATEGRADEDESCRIPTIONPRICE
1869  $10PCGS AU-58 $ 26450
1877  $10PCGS XF-45 10640
1884   $10NGC MS-61 790
1891-CC  $10PCGS MS-63 7935
1894-O  $10PCGS AU-55 950
1901 S  $10NGC MS-67 25300
1902-S  $10PCGS MS-65 2415
1907  $10PCGS MS-64+ 1195

Eagles - Indian Head, MOTTO
 DATEGRADEDESCRIPTIONPRICE
1909 D  $10NGC AU-58 $ 880
1911   $10NGC MS-63 920
1911   $10NGC MS-63 920
1911   $10NGC MS-63 920
1911   $10NGC MS-64 1555
1911  $10PCGS MS-64 1525
1911 D  $10NGC AU-58 6155
1912 S  $10NGC AU-58 880
1913 S  $10NGC AU-58 3105


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.