1913-S $10 Indian Head Gold Eagle PCGS AU58 CAC
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Introduction
The 1913-S $10 Indian Gold Eagle graded PCGS AU58 CAC is an impressive near-Mint State example of a scarce San Francisco issue from one of America's most celebrated gold coin series. Certified About Uncirculated 58 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and approved by Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC), this coin sits just below Mint State while retaining strong overall detail and character. With a mintage of only 66,000 pieces and nearly one-half troy ounce of pure gold, the 1913-S combines genuine scarcity, branch-mint history, and the artistry of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
History
The Indian Head Eagle was introduced in 1907 as part of President Theodore Roosevelt's effort to elevate the artistic quality of American coinage. Roosevelt commissioned renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign the nation's $10 and $20 gold coins, resulting in two of the most distinctive designs ever produced by the United States Mint. The Indian Head Eagle remained in production through 1933, although coins were not struck in every year.
The San Francisco Mint struck just 66,000 Indian Head Eagles in 1913. Today, the 1913-S is recognized as one of the scarcer issues of the series and becomes particularly difficult to locate in Mint State. That makes an AU58 especially compelling, preserving the coin at the highest standard circulated grade immediately below Mint State. With CAC approval providing an additional assessment of quality within the assigned grade, this example offers an appealing combination of preservation and scarcity from the pre-1933 gold era.
Design
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a Native American feathered headdress inscribed with LIBERTY. Thirteen stars representing the original states appear above the portrait, while the date is positioned below. Saint-Gaudens' bold interpretation of Liberty gives the Indian Head Eagle a distinctive appearance that separates it from earlier United States gold coin designs.
The reverse depicts a bald eagle standing upon a bundle of arrows wrapped with an olive branch, symbolizing military preparedness and peace. The inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, and TEN DOLLARS complete the design. The S mintmark identifies this example as a product of the San Francisco Mint.
| Year | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Grade | AU58 |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Weight | 0.4838 |
| Fineness | .900 |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
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