Indian Head Coins
Bela Lyon Pratt’s incuse Indian Head design and the Saint-Gaudens Indian Eagle define America’s pre-1933 gold quarter eagles, half eagles, and eagles.
- Years:
- 1907–1929
- Denominations:
- $10, $5, $2.50
- Designer:
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Bela Lyon Pratt
- In catalog:
- 3
Indian Head coins in the catalog
1907 Indian Head Eagle
$10 · Pre-1933 Gold · Augustus Saint-Gaudens
1929 Indian Head Half Eagle
$5 · Pre-1933 Gold · Bela Lyon Pratt
1911-D Indian Head Quarter Eagle (1911-D)
$2.50 · Pre-1933 Gold · Bela Lyon Pratt
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