1908-D Indian Eagle. Motto. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. An attractive example of this transitional type with radiant yellow-gold surfaces and hints of original patina scattered throughout. Sharply struck and notably smooth across the fields. With 836,500 pieces produced, the 1908-D Motto boasts one of the highest mintages among circulation strike Indian eagles. Initially, when the No Motto Denver Mint coins were struck, the D mintmark was very broad and boldfaced, and located above the leaves of the branch at the same angle as the rim in that area. When the Motto was added, the mintmark placement was lowered to near the end of the fasces below the leaves, where it remained for the duration of the series.The 1908-D Motto is far from the most common issue of this type, however, although enough low end Mint State coins are extant to satisfy demand from less discerning collectors. However, very few examples are certified finer than the MS-63 level, this beautiful example representing the finest realistically obtainable as far as most gold enthusiasts are concerned. Just 23 coins have been certified finer by PCGS, and approval by CAC surely makes this example among the most desirable.
