1915 Indian Head Gold $10 Eagle

Many coin collectors and investors alike choose the 1915 Indian Head $10 gold coin because it is a fairly common gold coin with a beautiful design and a price that isn’t much higher than the price of gold contained within the coin itself. In fact, it can be said that 1915 gold eagles are ideal either as a type coin or bullion piece, though some numismatists may shiver at the idea of an Indian Head eagle being held solely for the sake of its bullion value, as these pieces are valued in general for their attractive nature – a point none too surprising for those who realize that the coin was designed by famous sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who more than a century after his passing is still and will likely always be acclaimed for his artistry.

Here’s a rundown of 1915 Indian Head eagles and their approximate mintages and values:

• 1915, 351,000; $1,474

• 1915-S, 59,000; $1,603

• 1915 proof, 75; $28,000

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

1915 marked the last year of proof production for the Indian Head gold coin. Very few $10 gold proofs remain in existence today, and they are highly valued by numismatists. If you should decide to buy any proof gold eagles, you should take care that you purchase authentic specimens that have been graded by a third-party coin-grading firm.