1916-S Indian Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).A delightful premium Choice example, both sides are fully frosted in finish with a sharply executed strike. Tinges of pale silver enhance otherwise dominant golden-rose patina. The 1916-S is the 10th scarcest of the 32 issues in the circulation strike Indian eagle series. Although the recorded mintage of 138,500 pieces implies availability, this is only true in lower Mint State or, even more so, circulated grades. Furthermore, this date suffered particularly from the massive meltings that gobbled up the survivors in later years, most of those known today having returned from European banks in recent decades. Examples with the quality and eye appeal offered here are truly scarce.
