Bidspirit auction | United States - 10 Dollars

United States - 10 Dollars 1912 - “Indian Head Eagle” - Gold .900, 16.72g - Only 10% Commission + VAT on this item A classic and elegant $10 gold coin, known as the “Indian Head Eagle”, issued in 1912 by the United States. Its design is considered among the most beautiful in American numismatic history, created by the celebrated sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of the greatest coin designers in U.S. history. Obverse: Features a female figure representing Liberty, wearing a feathered Native American headdress – a striking fusion of American freedom and indigenous spirit. Above appears the inscription “LIBERTY”, with 13 stars around the rim symbolizing the original thirteen colonies. The date is shown below. Reverse: Depicts a proud standing eagle resting on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch – symbols of strength and peace. The surrounding legend reads: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – E PLURIBUS UNUM – TEN DOLLARS”, and the national motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” also appears.