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Auction 1371 | Lot 4385 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 PCGS. JD-1, R.5.

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Jan 14, 2024

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Auction 1382 | Lot 3128 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 NGC. JD-1, R.5.

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Apr 6, 2025

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Auction 1374 | Lot 4602 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 NGC. JD-1, R.5.

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May 12, 2024

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Auction 1189 | Lot 6835 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 PCGS. CAC.

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Sep 29, 2013

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Auction 422 | Lot 3141 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR67 PCGS. An exemplary specimen of this proof coinage. From the Indian Head eagle series introduction in 1907, the Mint took elaborate pains to "tweak" the surface textures and appearances of the proofs from one year to the next. The 1907 issue was produced with both a matte proof texture as well as a satin proof finish: A single, clearly special satin proof of that date is listed in the Garrett-Guth gold Encyclopedia. In 1908 perhaps three different finishes were used for proofs, the most common a dark matte surface. Most of the 1909 and 1910 coins were produced with an unusual, much lighter "Roman gold" texture. The Breen Encyclopedia reports that two finishes were used in 1911, both the matte texture of 1908 and a fine, sandblast finish. In 1912 yet another new surface treatment was employed, one that resulted in thousands of tiny, reflective facets on the surfaces of the coin. This piece shows fascinating finely granular surfaces with even brown-gold coloration. The only mark we see on either side of this magnificent coin is a tiny tick in the lower obverse field (magnification will be required).

An analysis of the combined NGC/PCGS population data for the 1912 proof confirms as still true today something that David Akers wrote more than 25 years ago: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head." Looking at the current data, of the 423 proofs certified at NGC and PCGS combined, (excluding the extremely rare 1908 satin proof and 1910 matte proof), the 1912 and 1915 issues are tied for the smallest number of proof specimens graded, with 34 pieces each. But beyond the absolute rarity of the issue as a proof, consider the added conditional rarity: Both se

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Auction 1216 | Lot 4363 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 PCGS.

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Jan 12, 2015

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Auction 192 | Lot 6983 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 PR 67 NGC. Ex: Trompeter. Only 83 proof ten Indians were struck in this year, and the 1912 stands as the premier rarity among the eight years proofs were produced. David Akers perhaps summed up the importance of this issue best when he wrote: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head. I doubt if more than 15-20 can be accounted for today, and only one has appeared at auction in over 25 years." We believe the number of survivors to be somewhat higher, but still a very modest 20-25 pieces.
Under magnification the matte finish shows innumerable sparkling facets from the random dispersal of light across the sandblast surface. The coin has a fine sandblast finish with the color minutely lighter than the 1911 and showing pale blue accents in the recesses of the design. A slight but sharp and nearly complete wire rim is seen on each side. As one would expect from a coin of this grade, there are no mentionable contact marks. The only ripples in the fabric of this lovely proof that could serve as identifiers for pedigree purposes are a tiny orange spot next to the inner rim to the left of the date, and a fainter spot located to the right of the second star. This is the only PR 67 certified by NGC (7/98), the coin being tied for finest known with three pieces graded by PCGS.

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Sep 29, 1998

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Auction 1300 | Lot 3296 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR65 PCGS. JD-1, R.5.

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Oct 17, 2019

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Auction 402 | Lot 2123 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 NGC. Among proof Indian eagles, several dates have lower mintages than this issue with its production of 83 coins. Among those lower mintage dates are 1909, 1913, 1914, and 1915. Despite the mintage scenario, gold specialist David Akers still considered the 1912 to be the rarest of all these dates. In 1980, Akers commented: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head. I doubt if more than 15-20 can be accounted for today, and only one has appeared at auction in over 25 years." Although his analysis is now a quarter-century old, it appears that the date still remains as one of the rarest. Examination of the combined PCGS and NGC populations for all proof Indian Head eagles from 1908 to 1915, including 415 graded submissions of all dates, indicates that the 1912 and 1915-dated issues are the rarest, with 35 pieces and 34 pieces certified respectively. Close behind is the 1913 proof eagle with just 37 examples certified in all grades.

Upon initial inspection, the surfaces exhibit the typical yellow sheen of all matte proofs of this date, created by countless tiny facets that disperse the light. Magnification clearly shows the nature of this matte or sandblast finish. Walter Breen said this: "Proofs have fine sandblast finish, showing millions of sparkling facets under a magnifier." Of course, this was more of a broad general statement, for we doubt that anyone has or will ever take it upon themselves to try counting these individual sparkling facets. The only blemish to the surfaces that can be seen without magnification is a small tear drop mark in the left reverse field, which we believe to be a planchet defect that was present when this coin was struck, for the same matte fini

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Apr 7, 2006

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Auction 352 | Lot 7538 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 NGC. Only 83 proof ten Indians were struck, and the 1912 stands as the premier rarity among the eight years proofs were struck. Gold specialist David Akers perhaps summed up the importance of this issue best when he wrote: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head. I doubt if more than 15-20 can be accounted for today, and only one has appeared at auction in over 25 years." We believe the number of survivors to be somewhat higher, but still a very modest 20-25 pieces. On the example offered in this sale, the typical sandblast finish reveals an orange-gold coloration. All of the design features are nicely struck, and as one would expect from a coin of this grade, there are no mentionable contact marks. With so few coins known today, it is not too surprising that this piece is one of the finest known. Obviously, a very rare and important offering of this key date proof ten. Population: 5 in 66, 4 finer (7/04).

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Aug 21, 2004

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Auction 366 | Lot 8912 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR66 NGC. Only 83 proof Ten Indians were struck, and the 1912 stands as the premier rarity among the eight years of matte proofs that were struck, 1908 to 1916. David Akers (1980) perhaps summed up the importance of this issue best when he wrote: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head. I doubt if more than 15-20 can be accounted for today, and only one has appeared at auction in over 25 years." We believe the number of survivors to be somewhat higher, but still a very modest 20-25 pieces.

Struck with the fine sandblast finish of the 1908 and 1911-15 proofs, this piece is somewhat deep in color with some mustard patina overall. Under magnification the matte finish shows innumerable sparkling facets from the random dispersal of light across the sandblast surfaces. As one would expect from a coin of this grade, there are no mentionable contact marks. The only ripple in the fabric of this lovely proof that could serve as an identifier for future pedigree purposes is a small pinpoint planchet imperfection at 3 o'clock near the reverse rim. With so few coins known today, it is not too surprising that this piece is one of the finest known. Obviously, a very rare and important offering of this key date matte proof Ten. Population: 5 in 66, 4 finer (1/05).

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Feb 26, 2005

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Auction 122 | Lot 7609 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

PCGS 1912 PR 66. Only 83 proof ten Indians were struck, and the 1912 stands as the premier rarity among the eight years proofs were struck. David Akers (1980) perhaps summed up the importance of this issue best when he wrote: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head. I doubt if more than 15-20 can be accounted for today, and only one has appeared at auction in over 25 years." We believe the number of survivors to be somewhat higher, but still a very modest 20-25 pieces.
Struck with the fine sandblast finish of the 1908 and 1911-15 proofs, this piece is somewhat deeper in color than the preceding NGC Proof 67 1911, with less of the mustard color and a bit more red and just a touch of underlying blue. Like the 1911, though, under magnification the matte finish shows innumerable sparkling facets from the random dispersal of light across the sandblast surface. As one would expect from a coin of this grade, there are no mentionable contact marks. The only ripples in the fabric of this lovely proof that could serve as identifiers for pedigree purposes are a small pinpoint of darker color on the lower neck of the Native American, a short, shiny streak on the obverse rim at 7 o'clock, and a tiny grease stain (as struck) tucked away in the upper feathers of the headdress.
With so few coins known today, it is not too surprising that this piece is one of the finest known. According to current (6/93) PCGS population data this coin is tied with three others (3 PCGS, 1 NGC) for second finest known, and is exceeded in condition by only one coin (a PCGS Proof 67). Obviously, a very rare and important offering of this key date matte proof ten.

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Aug 2, 1994

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Auction 1166 | Lot 5027 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 $10 PR64 PCGS.

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Jan 8, 2012

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Auction 126 | Lot 923 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

PCGS 1912 PR 66. Only 83 proof ten Indians were struck, and the 1912 stands as the premier rarity among the eight years proofs were struck. David Akers (1980) perhaps summed up the importance of this issue best when he wrote: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head. I doubt if more than 15-20 can be accounted for today, and only one has appeared at auction in over 25 years." We believe the number of survivors to be somewhat higher, but still a very modest 20-25 pieces. Struck with the fine sandblast finish of the 1908 and 1911-15 proofs, this piece is somewhat deep in color with some mustard color and a bit of red and just a touch of underlying blue. Under magnification the matte finish shows innumerable sparkling facets from the random dispersal of light across the sandblast surface. As one would expect from a coin of this grade, there are no mentionable contact marks. The only ripples in the fabric of this lovely proof that could serve as identifiers for pedigree purposes are a small pinpoint of darker color on the lower neck of the Native American, a short, shiny streak on the obverse rim at 7 o'clock, and a tiny grease stain (as struck) tucked away in the upper feathers of the headdress. With so few coins known today, it is not too surprising that this piece is one of the finest known. According to current population data this coin is tied with two others (2 PCGS, 1 NGC) for second finest known, and is exceeded in condition by only two coins (both graded PCGS Proof 67). Obviously, a very rare and important offering of this key date matte proof ten.

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Dec 9, 1994

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Auction 184 | Lot 6493 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1912 PR 65 NGC. Only 83 proof ten Indians were struck, and the 1912 stands as the premier rarity among the eight years proofs were struck. David Akers perhaps summed up the importance of this issue best when he wrote: "Proofs of this date are extremely rare, and in my opinion, are the rarest of the Indian Head type. The mintage would not indicate this but either the proofs of this year suffered an unusually high attrition rate for some reason, or most of the mintage were melted because the 1912 appears less often in proof than any other Indian Head. I doubt if more than 15-20 can be accounted for today, and only one has appeared at auction in over 25 years." We believe the number of survivors to be somewhat higher, but still a very modest 20-25 pieces.
Under magnification the matte finish shows innumerable sparkling facets from the random dispersal of light across the sandblast surface. As one would expect from a coin of this grade, there are no mentionable contact marks. The only ripples in the fabric of this lovely proof that could serve as identifiers for pedigree purposes are a small pinpoint of darker color at 9 o'clock on the reverse border, and a couple of shiny spots on the highpoints of the obverse.
With so few coins known today, it is not too surprising that this piece is one of the finest known. Obviously, a very rare and important offering of this key date matte proof ten. Population: 3 in PR 65, 4 are finer (1/98).

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Mar 24, 1998

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Auction 115 | Lot 819 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

NGC 1912 PR 63. In spite of 83 proofs having been struck, the 1912 is the scarcest of all matte proof tens. Apparently there...

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Jan 5, 1994

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Sold For: $10,340.00