1914 Indian Head Eagle Value
In the current market, a 1914 Indian Head Eagle changes hands for roughly $1,653 at the low end and $16,206 at the top, and its metal content alone is worth $1,621 as of 2026-06-01 Where your coin lands depends on wear, strike and surface quality.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1914 Indian Head Eagle value by grade
| Grade | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| Melt value floor(metal content, 2026-06-01) | $1,620.56 |
| Good (G-4) | $1,653 to $2,188 |
| Very Good (VG-8) | $1,653 to $2,269 |
| Fine (F-12) | $1,653 to $2,390 |
| Very Fine (VF-20) | $1,763 to $2,593 |
| Extremely Fine (XF-40) | $1,997 to $2,937 |
| About Uncirculated (AU-50) | $2,411 to $3,545 |
| Mint State (MS-60) | $3,030 to $4,457 |
| Choice Unc (MS-63) | $4,132 to $6,077 |
| Gem Unc (MS-65) | $11,020 to $16,206 |
Estimated retail range, updated 2026-06-15. Estimates are modeled from mintage rarity and metal content, not auction records. Actual sale prices vary with certification, eye appeal and market timing.
What is a 1914 Indian Head Eagle worth right now?
In worn but collectible condition (Good-4), a 1914 Indian Head Eagle starts around $1,653. From there, value climbs with every grade step: a gem Mint State example (MS-65) can reach $16,206. Most coins found in old collections fall somewhere between Very Fine and About Uncirculated, the middle rows of the table above.
1914 Indian Head Eagle specifications
- Series
- Indian Head Eagle
- Year
- 1914
- Mint mark
- None (Philadelphia)
- Mintage
- Not recorded
- Composition
- 90% gold, 10% copper
- Weight
- 16.718 g
- Diameter
- 27 mm
- Edge
- 46 or 48 raised stars
- Designer
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens
- Gold content
- 0.48375 troy oz
Why this coin has no mint mark
Philadelphia struck the 1914 Indian Head Eagle, and Philadelphia coins of this period carry no mint mark at all. An empty space at the usual mint mark position (On the reverse, left of the arrow points below the eagle) confirms a Philadelphia strike, not a flaw.
What makes the 1914 Indian Head Eagle valuable
Official mintage figures for the 1914 Indian Head Eagle are not well established. The museum-documented specimens behind our specifications provide the physical reference points for the issue, and the market prices it on observed scarcity.
The gold inside a 1914 Indian Head Eagle, 0.4838 troy ounces, currently $1,621, is the foundation of the price. Numismatic value begins where the bullion math ends.
Context adds the final layer to the 1914 Indian Head Eagle. With nearly half an ounce of gold, every Indian eagle has a firm bullion floor beneath its considerable artistry. Owning this date means owning a piece of that story, and demand for the series as a whole sustains liquidity for every issue in it.
1914 Indian Head Eagle inscriptions & design
Obverse
************* (date)
Liberty head, indian headdress l.
Reverse
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TEN DOLLARS /
eagle standing. on fasces l., E Pluribus Unum r., motto l.
Measured 1914 Indian Head Eagle specimens
3 physically measured 1914 Indian Head Eagle examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the 16.718 g, 27 mm minting standard.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 Indian Head Eagle #1 | 16.734 g | 22 mm | - | Friedberg.USA.166, Breen.7124 |
| 1914 Indian Head Eagle #2 | 16.718 g | 22 mm | - | Friedberg.USA.168, Breen.7127 |
| 1914 Indian Head Eagle #3 | 16.732 g | 27 mm | 12 h | Friedberg.Canada.3 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.
Summary: the 1914 Indian Head Eagle is valued between $1,653 and $16,206 as of 2026-06-15. Estimates combine mintage rarity, key-date status and metal content; they are editorial guidance, not an offer to buy.