0.4838 oz Gold $10 Indian Head Eagle Semi-Numismatic Coin AU .900 Fine (Native American)

The Gold $10 Indian Head Eagle in Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition is a pre-1933 U.S. gold coin struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco Mint between 1907 and 1933, featuring Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic design of Liberty in a Native American war bonnet on the obverse and a bald eagle on the reverse. Each coin contains 0.4838 troy oz of gold at .900 purity — the standard alloy used for all pre-1933 U.S. $10 Eagles — and shows only the lightest traces of wear consistent with limited circulation nearly a century ago. Collectors and buyers of physical gold prize these coins for their historical scarcity: most were melted following the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, making surviving AU examples genuinely difficult to find today.

Specifications

• Mint MarkVaries
• Purity.900
• ManufacturerVaries (Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco)
• Thickness2.03 mm
• Diameter27 mm
• Edge DesignRaised stars
• Series$10 Indian Head Eagle (1907–1933)
• Packaging TypeMultiples of 20 in plastic tubes; all others in protective plastic flips
• Metal Weight0.4838 troy oz
• DesignObverse: Liberty in Native American war bonnet with 13 stars and 'Liberty' on hair band

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Gold $10 Indian Head Eagle in AU grade?

It is an authentic U.S. government-issued gold coin produced from 1907 through 1933, graded Almost Uncirculated (AU), meaning it saw only slight circulation wear before being set aside. The obverse shows Liberty wearing a Native American war bonnet surrounded by 13 stars, with 'Liberty' inscribed on the hair band; the reverse features a bald eagle alongside the inscriptions 'United States of America,' 'E Pluribus Unum,' 'In God We Trust,' and 'Ten Dollars.' The design was created by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

What is the gold content and purity of this coin?

Each coin contains 0.4838 troy oz of gold and is composed of .900 fine gold — the standard purity used for all pre-1933 U.S. $10 Eagle coins. The coin measures 27 mm in diameter and 2.03 mm in thickness, with a distinctive raised-star edge.

Will I receive a specific date or mint mark?

Date and mint vary. You will receive one coin from the 1907–1933 series, chosen at random, struck at either the Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco Mint. Because American Alternative Assets does not assure a particular year or mint mark, the coin you receive will be an authentic example from within that date range.

Why are these coins considered scarce?

The Gold Reserve Act of 1934 required most privately held gold coins to be surrendered and subsequently melted by the U.S. government. The $10 Indian Head Eagles that survived did so through export, exemption, or other circumstances, which is why original AU-grade examples represent only a small fraction of the coins originally minted between 1907 and 1933.

Are pre-1933 gold coins like this one eligible for a self-directed IRA?

Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins, including the $10 Indian Head Eagle, do not meet the IRS fineness requirement of .9950 or higher for gold held in a self-directed IRA. At .900 purity, these coins are not IRA-eligible. They are sold strictly as physical gold assets for direct personal ownership.

How will my coin be packaged and shipped?

Individual coins and quantities fewer than 20 ship in protective plastic flips to guard the surfaces during transit. Orders of exactly 20 coins are packaged in plastic tubes. All coins are authentic pre-1933 U.S. gold pieces handled and packaged to preserve their AU condition.