1907 Indian Eagle. No Periods. MS-64 (NGC). CAC.

Rarely do examples of this popular issue from the first year of the Indian eagle series possess the superior technical quality and awesome eye appeal of this jewel from the Zito Collection. It certainly approaches Gem preservation at first glance. The vibrant yellow-gold patina is accented by hints of bronze and powder blue iridescence in areas. The surfaces are blanketed in matte-like luster and remain nicely untouched beneath a glass. This piece offers an exceptional combination of expert production quality and pristine preservation and has been off the market since 1996. It will be a significant addition to a high quality gold type set or advanced 20th century gold cabinet The Philadelphia Mint produced 239,406 examples of the modified No Periods design in 1907. As the first examples of the new eagle to reach the general public, many 1907 No Periods coins were saved for posterity and Mint State pieces are plentiful in an absolute sense. On the other hand, many suffer from soft striking detail in the centers as well as general mishandling. For specialists seeking exceptional coins for their collections, this issue can be challenging at the finest levels of Mint State preservation, as here. This is a significant opportunity to acquire a stellar-quality example of the first circulating coin of the Saint-Gaudens $10 Indian eagle type.

PCGS# 8852. NGC ID: 28GF.

From the Dr. Paul and Rosalie Zito Collection. Acquired February 21, 1996.

Estimate: $ 4200