1911 Indian Head Eagle
Base
About This Coin
The 1911 Indian Head Eagle is a United States Gold Eagle from the Indian Head Eagles 1907-1933 series — 5th of 15 years in the series. In 1911, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 586,695. This ranks 8th of 15 years by total mintage, at 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. Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco struck eagles. The 1911-D is a semi-key date. 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 $196K in MS65 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1911 (D) Indian Head Eagle
1911 (S) Indian Head Eagle
1911 Indian Head Eagle
1911 Proof Indian Head Eagle
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