The 1911 Indian Head Eagle issue is the third most common Philadelphia Indian Head Eagle, trailing only the ultra-common 1926 and 1932 dates.

Many Philadelphia Mint Indian Head Eagles were exported to Europe until well after Franklin Roosevelt ordered most gold to be melted down in 1933. This contributes to a large number of coins that can still be found in all grades, including three MS68’s that hold the top spot at NGC as of March 2010.

From Rarity to Abundance and Exceptional Quality

A few decades ago, the 1911 Eagle was regarded as a scarcer coin than it is today. A number of small groups of very high quality pieces have been located in the past two decades and this has made Gem examples far more available to current collectors than in the past.

This issue is normally well struck and most pieces are found with the typical granular, frosty surfaces that are seen on nearly every other Philadelphia Mint Eagle. Some are seen with the satiny texture that is found on other dates. The quality of luster on the 1911 is among the best on any of the Philadelphia issues from this decade.