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1908-S $10 MS66 NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1908-S $10 MS66 NGC.
1908-S $10 MS66 NGC. The Congressional mandate of 1908 that returned the motto IN GOD WE TRUST to the Ten Dollar gold piece provided an excuse for Charles E. Barber to once again vent his frustrations over the Mint's adoption of an outsider's (Saint-Gaudens) superior design. In addition to adding the motto in the reverse field before the eagle, Barber continued to tinker with minor design elements in a vain effort to improve the striking quality of the denomination. While these inconspicuous alterations did strengthen certain key features, they failed to achieve the Chief Engraver's original goal, and poor impressions would continue to be the norm until the denomination's demise in 1933. The 1908-S is one of the early keys among Indian Head Eagles, its mintage of 59,850 pieces being among the stingiest in the series. This outstanding Gem possesses satiny, well frosted, and remarkably smooth surfaces that are as boldly detailed as this issue ever comes. As such, it is among the finest '08-S Tens we have ever had the privilege to offer. Population: 5 in 66, 2 finer (11/03). Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.