1909 (S) Indian Head Eagle
Strike Type
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $146,875
- Sold
- Grade
- MS66+
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
A Gold Eagle from the San Francisco Mint, the 1909 (S) Indian Head Eagle belongs to the Indian Head Eagles 1907-1933 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 292,350 eagles dated 1909. The obverse features Liberty wearing a feathered Indian war bonnet, facing left, and the reverse displays a standing eagle with the mottoes E PLURIBUS UNUM and IN GOD WE TRUST. Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco production. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.72 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a raised stars edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8864.
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