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Composition and Specifications

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The Indian Head Gold Eagles was struck in a composition of 90% gold and 10% copper. The coins have a diameter of 26.8 mm and a weight of 16.718 grams. The net weight in pure gold content for uncirculated coins is 0.48375 troy ounce. All coins have raised stars on the edge, representing the number […]

1933 Indian Head Eagle

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In January and February of 1933, the Philadelphia Mint struck 312,500 examples of the 1933 Indian Head Gold Eagle (Buy on eBay). The following month, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order banning private gold ownership. The release of gold coins from the Mint was halted and vast quantities of federal gold were recalled […]