1908 Indian Head Eagle

About This Coin

The 1908 Indian Head Eagle is a United States Gold Eagle from the Indian Head Eagles 1907-1933 series — the second year of the series. In 1908, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 1.5 million. This ranks 13th of 15 years by total mintage, above the series median of 586,695. The obverse features a Native American wearing a feathered war bonnet, facing left and the reverse displays a standing eagle with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM and IN GOD WE TRUST. Both "No Motto" and "With Motto" varieties exist after Congress mandated restoration of IN GOD WE TRUST mid-year. Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco struck coins. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.7 grams, 26.8 mm in diameter, with a raised stars edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $2.6K to $36K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $240K in MS69 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens.