EAGLE 1908-1933 Indian, With Motto
Description
Few people realize that President Roosevelt objected strongly to having God's name on any coin. Perhaps this explains why the previous Indian Eagle was produced in such small number and only existed for two production years. The new "with motto" design was obviously widely accepted as it endured for 26 years. Also note proof coins of this type were produced while none were produced of the "no motto" design.
Besides the addition of the motto, the Indian head obverse and perched eagle reverse remained the same. A slight change took effect in 1912 as the number of raised stars was increased from 46 to 48. This reflected an increased number of states in the Union. Mintage was intense and continuous from 1908 through 1916, after which no examples were made until 1920-S, followed by a gap until the 1926 Philadelphia issue, with the next following being 1930-S, then 1932 and 1933.
The numismatist seeking an example of the 1908-1933 type will have no difficulty locating one of the more plentiful dates in Extremely Fine to AU grade. Uncirculated pieces are fairly scarce, with the exception of 1926 and in particular 1932. Superb Uncirculated pieces dated 1926 and 1932 are rare, and superb Uncirculated pieces of other dates are very rare.
Valuation
- COIN NAME
- EAGLE 1908-1933 Indian, With Motto
- DESIGNED BY
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens
- ISSUE DATE
- 1908-1933
- COMPOSITION
- 0.900 part gold, 0.100 part copper
- DIAMETER
- 27 mm
- WEIGHT
- 258 grains
- EDGE
- 46 stars 1908-1911; 48 stars 1912-1933
- BUS MINT
- 14,385,139
- PROOF MINT
- 768
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