1914 Indian Head Gold $10 Eagle

1914 Indian Head $10 gold eagle coins are great for coin collectors and investors who want decent-sized gold coins have some heft. Measuring 27 millimeters wide and weighing in at about half an ounce, gold eagles are fairly large coins that carry plenty of gold to appease the bullion collector and a beautiful design that numismatists love. In fact, the Indian Head design was made by none other than Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the same designer who created the eponymously named double eagle series struck from the years 1907 through 1933.

While the Indian Head eagle appears to depict a Native American, it in fact shows the bust of Miss Liberty, who is adorned with an Indian headdress. There were no particular rarities sported among the 1914 Indian Head eagle run, save for the proof issue. More details about 1914 issues can be found below:

• 1914, 151,000 minted; $1,479

• 1914-D, 343,500; $1,479

• 1914-S, 208,000; $1,479

• 1914 proof, 50; $25,000

*Values are for coins in a grade of Very Fine 20, unless otherwise noted.

As 1914 Indian Head $10 gold coins are quite common, they are perfect for type set collectors who want just one example of the design. No matter how many Indian Head gold coins you buy or in what grade they are obtained, be sure that you purchase authentic examples that have been certified by a reputable third-party coin grading firm.