The 1908-D No Motto issue is just about as rare overall as its Philadelphia Mint counterpart, despite possessing a much larger mintage. This is due mostly to a lack of continued interest in the novelty of the new design and as a result very few were actually saved.

Most are seen with subdued luster and weaker strikes. They typically lack detail in the hair around Liberty’s face and in the feathers on the eagle’s shoulder.

The 1908-D No Motto is difficult to find in MS65 and higher grades because strike and luster are two important factors required by the grading services to attain that status. It easily ranks in the top third in the series for high grade coins at the MS65 level and higher.

Rarity and Strike Characteristics of the 1908-D No Motto Eagle 

The Finest Known examples include just three MS67’s graded by NGC as of March 2010. This issue is usually regarded as one of the least attractive in the series because of a very flat strike. Softness in the curls of Liberty’s hair is considered normal and the coin is generally very weak through the central portions.

Most examples of this date display a satin-like finish but a select few examples are seen with heavily frosted devices. A level of granularity is present on all 1908-D No Motto Eagles.