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Indian Eagles
1908-D $10 No Motto MS64+ PCGS. CAC. The Denver Mint struck more than 1 million Indian Head ten dollar gold coins in 1908, but only 20% of them (210,000 pieces) were produced prior to July 1. Up to that point, the reverse lacked the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, which was later reinstated after complaints from various newspapers and religious organizations. President Roosevelt himself believed the sacred motto had no place on our coinage, but the public was of a different opinion. Examples of the 1908-D are generally seen in MS61 to MS63 when found in mint condition. Near-Gems are very scarce, while those with the added Plus designation are rare. Couple that with a CAC endorsement for quality within the grade, and this coin undoubtedly approaches the finest known survivors of the issue.
The 1908-D is almost invariably softly defined and lackluster. This Choice Uncirculated representative features a typical strike with high-point incompleteness. Slightly satiny surfaces display a tinge of rose color that accents dominant hues of pale yellow-gold. Each side has a notable lack of marks for the assigned grade. There is a single tick on Liberty's cheek and superficial chatter near the motto. Population: 57 in 64 (6 in 64+), 8 finer. CAC: 8 in 64, 4 finer (2/17).
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1908-D $10 No Motto MS64+ PCGS. CAC. The Denver Mint struck more than 1 million Indian Head ten dollar gold coins in 1908, but only 20% of them (210,000 pieces) were produced prior to July 1. Up to that point, the reverse lacked the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, which was later reinstated after complaints from various newspapers and religious organizations. President Roosevelt himself believed the sacred motto had no place on our coinage, but the public was of a different opinion. Examples of the 1908-D are generally seen in MS61 to MS63 when found in mint condition. Near-Gems are very scarce, while those with the added Plus designation are rare. Couple that with a CAC endorsement for quality within the grade, and this coin undoubtedly approaches the finest known survivors of the issue.
The 1908-D is almost invariably softly defined and lackluster. This Choice Uncirculated representative features a typical strike with high-point incompleteness. Slightly satiny surfaces display a tinge of rose color that accents dominant hues of pale yellow-gold. Each side has a notable lack of marks for the assigned grade. There is a single tick on Liberty's cheek and superficial chatter near the motto. Population: 57 in 64 (6 in 64+), 8 finer. CAC: 8 in 64, 4 finer (2/17).
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