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Auction 1216 | Lot 4362 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR67 NGC.

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Jan 12, 2015

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Auction 1219 | Lot 5218 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR65 NGC.

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Apr 26, 2015

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Auction 360 | Lot 30648 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR67 NGC. An exceptionally rare proof gold coin with only 74 specimens struck in this year of issue. It has been variously reported that between 7-9 and 20 proofs still exist. Akers uncovered only 13 appearances in auction over the decades he surveyed for his work on the series. We believe the number of pieces extant to be somewhat higher and estimate that perhaps 30-45 pieces may still exist.

The matte surface for this year and the next is the enchanting Roman Gold finish. This semi-brilliant proofing process gives the piece a bright, satiny appearance with a pale lemon-gold color, obviously quite different from the traditional matte finish. The 1909 gold set was sufficiently rare at the time of issue. It took Henry Chapman four years to find a set for noted collector Robert Garrett. Roman Gold Tens are very rarely seen today and infrequently appear at major auctions.

The surfaces of this piece are bright and satiny, and as the grade would indicate, and there are no mentionable marks or flaws that might be mentioned as identifiers for future research. A rare opportunity for the gold specialist to purchase one of the most elusive matte proof gold issues of the twentieth century. Population: 3 in 67, 1 finer (12/04).
From The Paul Taylor Collection of Finest Known PCGS Registry Gold Type Sets.

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Jan 15, 2005

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Auction 1374 | Lot 4599 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR65 NGC. JD-1, R.5.

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May 12, 2024

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Auction 1128 | Lot 1313 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR67 NGC.

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Aug 2, 2009

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Auction 1261 | Lot 16966 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR65 PCGS Secure. CAC.

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Nov 4, 2017

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Auction 1231 | Lot 5636 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR65 PCGS Secure. CAC.

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Jan 11, 2016

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Auction 1278 | Lot 5293 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR66 NGC.

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Aug 16, 2018

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Auction 1241 | Lot 5544 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR66 NGC.

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Nov 2, 2016

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Auction 422 | Lot 3139 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR66 NGC. Ex: Lisa L. Numismatic lore states the matte or Roman finish proof gold coins of the 1908-1915 era were unpopular with collectors of the era. Proof gold mintages fail to reflect this, since the Indian types have proof mintages similar to their Liberty predecessors. Mintages appear more closely related to the cost of obtaining examples. For example, 1909 proof mintages for the quarter eagle, half eagle, eagle, and double eagle are respectively 139, 78, 74, and 67 pieces. But some collectors, even knowledgeable ones, did object to the proof finishes. According to Roger W. Burdette in his Renaissance of American Coinage 1905-1908, noted numismatist and future Treasury Secretary William Woodin wrote Assistant Secretary of the Treasure Abram Piatt Andrew on August 19, 1910. His letter includes the passage, "I am surprised at the statement that the dull finish of the gold proof coins was objected to by many collectors. If any collectors objected to this finish it was because they did not understand that the St. Gaudens [sic] designs are not adapted to the production of polished proofs. The present proofs of the St. Gaudens designs and of the Pratt designs are simply rotten. I know of no other word to express it."

The Mint tried to appease collectors accustomed to brilliant proofs with a semi-brilliant Roman finish on the 1909 and 1910 gold proofs. It was this Roman finish that Woodin criticized. He preferred sandblast matte proofs, which were used for the final years of proof gold production. The Roman finish pieces are brighter and more satiny than the sandblast proofs, and show intricate design detail better since they are less granular. They are also less distinctive than the sandblast proofs, which cannot be mistaken for business strikes.

This gently shimmering straw-gold Premium Gem is needle-sharp, and is essentially perfect aside from trivial contact beneath the O in OF. A pair of pinpoint strike-throughs of mint origin on Liberty's forehea

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Jan 6, 2007

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Auction 1157 | Lot 4976 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR65 NGC.

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Jul 10, 2011

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Auction 192 | Lot 6980 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 PR 64 NGC. Ex: Trompeter. An exceptionally rare proof gold coin with only 74 specimens struck. It has been variously reported that between 7-9 and 20 proofs may still exist of this year. Akers uncovered only 13 appearances in auction over the decades he surveyed for his work on the series. We believe the number of pieces extant to be somewhat higher and estimate that perhaps 30-45 pieces may still exist. The matte surface for this year and the next is the enchanting Roman Gold finish. This semi-brilliant proofing process gives the piece a bright, satiny appearance with a pale lemon-gold color, obviously quite different from the traditional matte finish. Roman Gold tens are very rarely seen today and infrequently appear at major auctions. The surfaces of this piece are satiny and minutely granular and much lighter in hue than the preceding or following coins. This piece is identifiable by a minute spot in the left obverse field in line with the eyebrow. The reverse shows a sharp wire rim encircling the entire side. When closely examined one notices a few light hairlines which account for the less-than-gem grade. Population: 17 in 64, only 8 finer (7/98).

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Sep 29, 1998

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Auction 366 | Lot 8909 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR64 NGC. Out of a mere 74 proof 1909 eagles, probably about half exist today. As with many valuable coins, the population figures for this issue are undoubtedly exaggerated to a degree by resubmissions. Needless to say, this is an extremely scarce and sought after coin, struck with the Roman gold finish used only in 1909 and 1910.

Flawlessly struck and nearly pristine, this lovely coin displays smooth, faintly granular surface textures and rich, evenly distributed coloration over both sides. A few wispy slide marks, along the side of Liberty's face, and a handful of faint toning spots, on the reverse, constitute the only conceivable grade-limiting features of the piece, and seem minimal indeed for a near-Gem. Population: 25 in 64, 20 finer (1/05).

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Feb 26, 2005

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Auction 358 | Lot 8726 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR64 PCGS. Like any proof Ten Dollar Indian, the 1909 is an extremely scarce and sought after item. A mere 74 specimens were struck in this second year of production and the number of survivors recognizable as proofs probably doesn't greatly exceed half of that figure. As with many valuable coins, the population figure for this issue is undoubtedly exaggerated to a degree by resubmissions.

The matte surface for this year and the next is the briefly used Roman Gold finish. This semi-brilliant proofing process gives the piece a bright, satiny appearance with a soft orange-gold color (here beneath some smoky-white patina), obviously quite different from the traditional matte finish. Roman Gold Tens are very rarely seen today and infrequently appear at major auctions. Population: 18 in 64, 9 finer (10/04).

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Nov 6, 2004

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Auction 122 | Lot 7605 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

PCGS 1909 PR 65. An exceptionally rare proof gold coin with only 74 specimens struck in the year of issue. It has been variously reported that between 7-9 and 20 proofs still exist of this year. Akers uncovered only 13 appearances in auction over the decades he surveyed for his work on the series. We believe the number of pieces extant to be somewhat higher and estimate that perhaps 30-45 pieces may still exist.
The matte surface for this year and the next is the enchanting Roman Gold finish. This semi-brilliant proofing process gives the piece a bright, satiny appearance with a pale lemon-gold color, obviously quite different from the traditional matte finish. As noted in the write-up for the other denominations for this year, the 1909 gold set was sufficiently rare at the time of issue that it took Henry Chapman four years to find a set for noted collector Robert Garrett. Roman Gold tens are very rarely seen today and infrequently appear at major auctions.
The surfaces of this piece are bright and satiny, as previously noted, and the only contact mark we can find with magnification is a small one in the field below star 1 on the obverse. There are a few tiny spots of color scattered about each side, probably the result of impurities in the gold/copper alloy. These are very small and have no effect on the overall attractiveness and beauty of this significant gold proof offering. The current (June) PCGS Population Report shows that only 3 other pieces have been so graded with 2 certified in Proof-66.

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Aug 2, 1994

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Auction 275 | Lot 6530 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR64 NGC. Like any proof Ten Dollar Indian, the 1909 is an extremely scarce and sought after item. A mere 74 specimens were struck in this second year of production and the number of survivors recognizable as proofs probably doesn't greatly exceed half of that figure. As with many valuable coins, the population figure for this issue is undoubtedly exaggerated to a degree by resubmissions.
The matte surface for this year and the next is the briefly used Roman Gold finish. This semi-brilliant proofing process gives the piece a bright, satiny appearance with a pale lemon-gold color (here beneath a pale reddish tint), obviously quite different from the traditional matte finish. Roman Gold Tens are very rarely seen today and infrequently appear at major auctions. Population: 26 in 64, 12 finer (9/01).
From the Ric Leichtung Collection.

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Nov 17, 2001

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Auction 1136 | Lot 2243 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR64 NGC. CAC.

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Jan 10, 2010

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Auction 366 | Lot 8908 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 PR60 ANACS. Like any proof Ten Dollar Indian, the 1909 is both rare and desirable. A mere 74 specimens were struck in this second year of production, several among which have presumably been lost or spent. The matte surface for the 1909 and 1910 proofs is the briefly used Roman Gold finish. This semi-brilliant proofing process gives the piece a bright, satiny appearance with a soft orange-gold color (faint lilac hues are also present on this example), clearly different from the traditional matte finish. Roman Gold Tens are very rarely seen today and infrequently appear at major auctions. Seemingly conservatively graded, no hairlines or abrasions are readily evident, and the surfaces have an original appearance.

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Feb 26, 2005

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Auction 404 | Lot 4176 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 --Matte Proof, Altered Surfaces--ANACS. Impaired PR60. The ANACS holder notes "Matte Proof" on it. The surface used on matte proofs in 1909 and 1910 was the briefly employed Roman Gold finish, which has a distinctively different look than the present example. The Roman Gold appearance consists of a smooth, finely granular surface texture. The surfaces on this interesting and unusual coin appear to be more a coarse-grained texture, almost as though the coin had been acid-treated to simulate a more traditional matte proof appearance. As further evidence of this, the surface luster is disturbed, and in a few areas, the surfaces actually appear somewhat porous. A personal inspection is suggested on this unusual but still attractive piece.

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Apr 29, 2006

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Auction 1117 | Lot 2311 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 --Altered Surface--NCS. Proof.

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Oct 25, 2008

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Auction 1128 | Lot 2661 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1909 $10 Satin Proof--Altered Surfaces--ANACS. PR60 Details.

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Aug 2, 2009

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