1908 $10 Indian Gold Eagle With Motto PCGS MS64 CAC +
.
Blanchard prides itself on sourcing the highest quality numismatics available anywhere. If there is a coin that you are searching for, contact us today. Learn more
2026/08/30
Ok experience so far good price, will update upon arrival
2026/08/28
Love doing business with Blanchard
2026/08/28
Pretty easy and seamless
2026/08/27
My order has been submitted, ask for my rating when you deliver what I have paid for
2026/08/27
First time buy here and it could not have gone smoother.
2026/08/27
fix your website re-order ??? might help
Introduction
The 1908 $10 Indian Gold Eagle With Motto graded PCGS MS64 CAC is a Choice Mint State example from an important transitional year in American gold coinage. Certified MS64 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and approved by Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC), this Philadelphia Mint issue combines high-grade preservation with the historic appeal of classic pre-1933 United States gold. As the first Philadelphia issue of the revised design featuring IN GOD WE TRUST, the coin represents an important evolution of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' celebrated Indian Head Eagle.
History
The Indian Head Eagle debuted in 1907 during President Theodore Roosevelt's campaign 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 dramatically different designs that helped define the Renaissance of American Coinage. The original Indian Eagle omitted IN GOD WE TRUST, reflecting Roosevelt's opposition to placing the name of God on circulating money.
Congressional opposition to the omission led to legislation requiring the motto's restoration, and IN GOD WE TRUST was added to the reverse during 1908. This created both No Motto and With Motto types for the year. The Philadelphia Mint struck 341,370 examples of the 1908 With Motto Indian Eagle, establishing the revised design that would continue for the remainder of the series. At PCGS MS64 with CAC approval, this example combines the historical significance of a first-year type with an impressive level of preservation.
Design
The obverse features Liberty facing left, wearing a feathered headdress inscribed with LIBERTY. Thirteen stars representing the original states appear above the portrait, while the date 1908 is positioned below. Saint-Gaudens' bold interpretation of Liberty marked a dramatic departure from the traditional portraits that had dominated earlier United States gold coinage.
The reverse depicts a bald eagle standing upon a bundle of arrows wrapped with an olive branch, symbols of military preparedness and peace. The inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, and TEN DOLLARS complete the design. The restored motto distinguishes this issue from the earlier No Motto type, while the absence of a mintmark identifies the coin as a product of the Philadelphia Mint.
| Year | 1908 |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Grade | MS64 |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Weight | 0.4838 |
| Fineness | .900 |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
A LITTLE STICKER MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.
Within each number of the coin grading scale is a small range of condition from low-end to high-end. Certified coins of the same grade can be of varying quality. Many of today’s collectors want coins that are solid or premium quality for their assigned grade. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so you can be confident in the value of yours. We verify previously graded coins … and award our sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.
WHAT THE CAC STICKER MEANS:
- Verified. Your coin has been verified as meeting the standard for strict quality within its grade.
- Guaranteed. CAC stands behind our verification.
THE CAC STICKER IS BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.
CAC was founded by leading members of the numismatic community, including John Albanese, a respected authority on coin grading and the rare coin market.
Comparison Chart
