1912 Indian Head Gold $10 Eagle

1912 Indian Head gold eagle coins make a fine investment or collector piece and, at only a marginal markup over the direct value of gold, they aren’t a tremendously expensive purchase from the standpoint of gold prices. For that reason, among several others, Indian Head gold eagles are widely collected by numismatists and sought after by investors.

Here’s a look at the 1912 Indian Head eagles and their approximate mintages and values:

• 1912, 405,000 minted; $1,474

• 1912-S, 300,000; $1,474

• 1912 proof, 83; $$25,000

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

As 1912 gold eagles are obtainable at only a small amount over gold values, they are perfect for type collectors who wish to include gold coinage in their sets. The Indian Head $10 coin is a great example of the artistic qualities of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the famous sculptor whom President Theodore Roosevelt tapped in 1905 to redesign our nation’s gold coinage. Perhaps Saint-Gaudens’ most notable numismatic achievement would be seen on the $20 double eagle of 1907 through 1933. The Saint-Gaudens double eagle ranks as one of the most beautiful coins ever produced. No matter what type of gold coins you pursue, be sure to buy authenticated pieces that have been graded by a third-party coin certification company.