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1907 Indian Head Eagle, Wire Rim, Periods

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Technically a pattern, the 1907 Indian Head Gold Eagle (Buy on eBay) with a wire rim and periods features the original design concept created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Following the sculptor’s death, a quantity of 542 coins were struck on a medal press. These pieces were distributed to notable people, held in the Mint’s cabinet, or […]