There were 116 Proofs minted and they can be found in two finishes. The most common is a dark Matte Proof and nearly all known Proofs were struck as such. There is one known Roman or Satin Finish Proof that is believed to have been struck later in the year.

The 1908 With Motto Eagle is relatively easy to locate in circulated grades and it can be found in MS60 to MS63 grades without tremendous effort. It is somewhat scarce in MS64 but it becomes very scarce in MS65. More superb pieces (MS66 and better) examples are known than one might imagine and this may be the result of a small hoard existing at one time. Proofs are very rare with around 40-50 pieces known, mostly in the PR64 to PR66 range.

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