Numismatic Coins

The Indian Quarter Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $5 Indian Half Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. In 1911, only 191 quarter eagles were struck at the Mint in Philadelphia and only 2 coins have received the PF67+ grade by NGC, making this coin a true rarity in the series. Lastly, NGC has assigned this piece a + grade, only coins at the high end of their assigned grade which are approaching the quality requirements for the next grade can receive this designation. For example, a coin graded NGC PF 67+ is close to the quality of a coin graded NGC PF68. In addition to their superior technical merit, coins that receive a + must have above-average eye appeal.

The Indian Quarter Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $5 Indian Half Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. Coins struck in 1911 at the Denver Mint are a key date in the series. Only 55,680 coins were struck that year which is the lowest overall mintage compared to all years.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. Out of over 900,000 coins minted, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the MS62 grade by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck over 400,000 pieces in 1913, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the AU58 grade by NGC, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck over 400,000 pieces in 1913, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the AU58 grade by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck over 400,000 pieces in 1913, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the AU58 grade by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck only 164,000 pieces in 1915, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the AU58 grade by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck only 240,000 pieces in 1916, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the AU58 grade by NGC, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck only 240,000 pieces in 1916, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the MS60 grade by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

Only 6 finer at NGC. The conditionally challenged 1917-S Reverse Mintmark issue is a much rarer Walking Liberty half dollar in Gem grades than the generous mintage might imply. This is an exceptionally lustrous and beautiful example bathed in a faint medley of light russet iridescence. NGC Price Guide..$12,000.

Arguably the most beautiful coin ever designed is the $20 Gold Saint Gaudens. The Saint Gaudens obverse features a full-length portrait of Liberty grasping a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The coin’s reverse depicts a breathtaking eagle in flight—perhaps the most spectacular likeness of the nation’s official emblem ever to grace a U. S. coin or medal. In 1908 the Mint produced over 1 million $20 Saint Gaudens and less than only a small fraction of those coins struck have achieved the grade of MS65 by NGC.

Arguably the most beautiful coin ever designed is the $20 Gold Saint Gaudens. The Saint Gaudens obverse features a full-length portrait of Liberty grasping a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The coin’s reverse depicts a breathtaking eagle in flight—perhaps the most spectacular likeness of the nation’s official emblem ever to grace a U. S. coin or medal. In 1908 the Mint produced nearly 3 million $20 Saint Gaudens and less than 1% of those coins struck have achieved the grade of MS65 by PCGS.

The $10 Indian Head Gold Eagle was minted from 1907-1933 and is the last $10 gold coin which was struck for circulation. It was designed by the revered Augustus Saint-Gaudens. In 1926 the Mint struck over 1 million $10 Gold Indians, and less than 1% of those coins have been graded MS64 by NGC. This highly lustrous coin is featured in a classic NGC holder.

The Indian Quarter Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $5 Indian Half Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. Having their production ceased in 1929, the $2.50 Indian Half Eagle was in production for barely 15 years, meaning that there aren’t many on the market. Out of over 400,000 coins minted, less than 2% of those coins have achieved the MS63 grade by NGC and only 212 coins have been certified by CAC, making this piece highly desirable by collectors. Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party, that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

This is a 1928 $20 Saint Gaudens Gold NGC MS64+ Double Eagle Coin, graded by NGC and minted by the US Mint. It features a beautiful design by Augustus Saint Gaudens and is composed of 0.900 fineness gold with a precious metal content of 0.9675 per unit. The strike type is business and it is classified as MS 64 grade. This coin is a wonderful addition to any collection and is a great investment in precious metals.

The Indian Quarter Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s de¬sign and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse de¬sign”. In fact, this $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinc¬tion of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $5 Indian Half Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well re¬ceived when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. Having their production ceased in 1929, the $5 Indian Half Eagle was in production for barely 15 years, meaning that there aren’t many on the market. Out of over 500,000 coins minted, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the MS64 grade by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

In 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned noted sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign the entire American coinage spectrum from the cent to the double eagle. Working in his studio in Cornish, New Hampshire (now a National Historic Site), the artist prepared many sketches. In failing health, Saint-Gaudens was able to complete or nearly complete work for just two denominations, the $10 and $20, both of which were first struck in 1907. This series would also represent the final $10 gold coin that would be used in circulation as currency and the collecting of $10 Gold Indians has created a specialty amongst collectors. Furthermore, the grade of the coin has been verified by the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.