Design and Specifications
The $10 Indian Eagle Gold Coin is a significant piece designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. It features an elegant depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse and a majestic eagle on the reverse.
- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Weight: 16.718 grams (0.48375 ounces of gold)
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Thickness: 2.023 mm
Mint Marks and Varieties
The $10 Indian Eagle Gold Coins were minted at several facilities, each marked distinctively. These mint marks can affect the coin's rarity and value.
- **Philadelphia (No Mint Mark):** Typically the most common.
- **Denver (D):** Some years are more scarce.
- **San Francisco (S):** Generally more sought after due to lower mintage.
Various Grades and Values
| Condition |
Value Range |
| Good |
$800 - $1,000 |
| Fine |
$900 - $1,100 |
| Extremely Fine |
$1,100 - $1,300 |
| About Uncirculated |
$1,300 - $1,500 |
| Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-62) |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
Coins in Good condition may exhibit extensive wear with minimal details visible. Fine coins show moderate wear with more pronounced details. Extremely Fine coins display light wear on the highest points. About Uncirculated coins have slight traces of wear, while Brilliant Uncirculated coins exhibit no wear and have a strong luster.
Collectible Varieties
- **1907 No Periods:** $5,000 - $7,000
This variety lacks periods on the obverse between the words "E" and "Pluribus" and is highly desirable.
- **1920-S:** $10,000 - $15,000
Known for its low mintage and scarcity, the 1920-S is one of the most sought-after coins in this series.
Error Coins
- **Double Die Obverse:** $3,000 - $5,000
This error, where the obverse die is doubled, creates a noticeable doubling effect on the date or Liberty's features.
- **Off-Center Strikes:** $2,500 - $4,000
Coins struck off-center can vary in degree, with more significant offsets being more valuable.
Melt Value
The melt value of a $10 Indian Eagle is determined by its gold content. With 0.48375 ounces of gold, the melt value can be calculated by multiplying this weight by the current market price of gold per ounce. For example, if gold is priced at $1,800 per ounce, the melt value is approximately $870.75 (0.48375 * 1,800). This provides a baseline for understanding the intrinsic value of the coin apart from its numismatic worth.
$10 Indian Eagle MS62 Auctions
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Additional $10 Indian Eagle MS62 Specifications
