1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin

The Indian Head $10 Gold Coin is one of the most popular gold coins ever produced by the U.S. Mint. Since these coins were only minted for a few years and were produced in limited quantities, they are highly sought after by coin collectors and enthusiasts. As 1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coins are obtainable at only a small amount over gold values, they are perfect for type collectors who wish to include gold coinage in their sets.

The 1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin makes a modest investment or collector piece and, at only a marginal markup over the direct value of gold, they aren’t a tremendously expensive purchase from the standpoint of gold prices. For that reason, among several others, Indian Head gold eagles are widely collected by numismatists and sought after by investors.

Grading the 1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin

The coin grading process is very thorough and intense. The process is subjective; however, the final grade is determined by an expert coin grader or numismatist. These expert coin graders carefully examine each coin to assess the coin’s overall condition as well as authenticity. Like other types of coins, the better the overall condition, the more value the coin may bring. You can examine your own coin to get a good idea of its grade by carefully examining both the obverse and reverse and looking for any imperfections in the coin’s images, text, color or finish.

Use the specifications below to determine how your Indian Head $10 Gold Coin coin may be graded.

Uncirculated: An uncirculated 1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin coin shows no visible imperfections. Although these coins are over 100 years old, a coin in uncirculated condition will appear as if it just came out of the mint ready for shipment. Uncirculated coins will have no visible imperfections or scratches on the imagery or wording. You can use a magnifying glass to examine your coins and make a determination on the coin’s condition. The magnifying glass makes it easy to closely inspect the coin’s images, text and details, and you can see if some of the details have been rubbed away over the years.

Extremely Fine: Directly below uncirculated condition, an extremely fine Indian Head $10 Gold Coin will show minor defects on the coin’s images or text. Some of the finer details of the coin may be slightly worn or damaged. In addition, the coin’s texture may feel worn and smoother overall. Despite this, coins in extremely fine condition are still considered to be in great overall condition.

Fine: A coin in fine condition has kept all of its details intact and the details are still easy to make out. There are, however, visible signs of wear and tear on the coin’s obverse and/or reverse. Coin details such as imagery or text may be worn down and the coin’s overall appearance may seem duller.

Good: A coin in good condition shows significant signs of wear and tear, and a magnifying glass may be required in order to determine the coin type, mint year and other details. While coins in good condition are far from mint grade, they may still be very popular with collectors and investors.

Pricing the 1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin

When it comes to giving the 1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin a price, there are two things you must consider. First, you must consider the type of coin it is. Because some years saw multiple types of Indian Head $10 Gold Coins produced, the type of coin matters a lot. Beyond this, it is all about condition. As was made clear above, collectors are willing to pay a lot more for coins that have been well-preserved. The chart below will give you a good idea as to what the price of a graded 1923 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin will be if you are given the type.

Indian Head $10 Gold Coin

DATE	GOOD	FINE	EXTREMELY FINE	UNCIRCULATED
1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin	N/A	N/A	$750	$775
1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Coin (S)	N/A	N/A	$750	$775
Source: Red Book