1910 Indian Head Gold $10 Eagle

1910 Indian Head $10 gold eagle coins are in demand by investors and numismatists alike for several reasons. For one, they are decently sized gold coins that at 27 millimeters wide and about half an ounce carry a significant amount of gold. Another reason Indian Head gold coins are also popular because they feature a gorgeous design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who designed the Indian Head eagle shortly before his death in 1907. In fact, the figure on the Indian Head piece isn’t actually an Indian at all but, rather, Miss Liberty wearing a large Native American headdress. Furthermore, many Indian Head gold coins can be bought at only a nominal amount over the price of gold itself. In fact, the 1910-D (Denver minted) gold eagle, which is listed below, is one of the most common Indian eagle coins.

Here’s a rundown of 1910 Indian Head gold coins:

• 1910, 318,500 minted; $1,491

• 1910-D, 2,356,640; $1,491

• 1910-S, 811,000; $1,491

• 1910 proof, 204; $25,000

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

Given their fairly wide availability and relatively affordable prices, Indian Head gold coins are easy to obtain and should be included in any financially well-heeled numismatist’s gold coin collection. Be sure to avoid counterfeit pieces by purchasing gold coins that have been graded by a reputable third-party coin authentication company.