1911 Indian Head Gold $10 Eagle

1911 Indian Head $10 gold eagle coins are ideal for any coin collector or investor who appreciates high-end gold coins that are relatively affordable yet are also aesthetically pleasing to even the most discriminating. These in-demand gold coins have appealed to the masses for years, and it’s not really hard to understand why. They offer a gorgeous design that is was created by famous sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who is perhaps most well noted in numismatic circles for his double eagle design, which features an image of Miss Liberty walking with a sunrise glowing behind her.

1911 Indian Head $10 gold eagles were made in smaller quantities than most other years in the series. Here are the mintages and approximate values of eagles from that year:

• 1911, 505,500 minted; $1,474

• 1911-D, 30,100; $1,923

• 1911-S, 51,000; $1,474

• 1911 proof, 95; $25,000

*Values are for coins grading Very Fine 20, unless otherwise noted.

It should be noted here that, as always, mintage numbers should in no way be interpreted as an estimate on the number of the currently existing pieces for a given issue. This is especially the case with older gold coins like the Indian Head eagle, which saw extensive melting in the years following 1933, when the gold standard was dropped and it became illegal to own many gold coins.