1908 Indian Head Quarter Eagle
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$66,000 MS64+ 08-28-2011 Great Collections
Description
The 1908 Indian Head Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Quarter Eagles 1908-1929 series. The U.S. Mint produced 564,821 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% of production. The obverse features a Native American chief wearing a feathered headdress, designed in incuse (sunken) relief — a revolutionary departure from traditional raised relief coinage and the reverse displays a standing eagle on a bundle of arrows with an olive branch. First year of the incuse design. Critics attacked the sunken relief as unsanitary, but the coins entered circulation at Philadelphia. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $866 to $1.8K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 4.18 grams, 18 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7939.
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