1930 Indian Head Eagle
Base
About This Coin
The 1930 Indian Head Eagle is a United States Gold Eagle from the Indian Head Eagles 1907-1933 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 96,000 eagles dated 1930. 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. Few 1930-S eagles entered circulation, and most were melted after the 1933 gold recall. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.72 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a raised stars edge. Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
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