1908-D $10 Motto MS(PCGS#8860)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4232

Grade

MS63

Price

5,368

Lot Description

Satin to softly frosted surfaces are further enhanced by attractive color in warm honey-gold. Initially, when the No Motto Denver Mint Indian eagles 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. Enough low end Mint State 1908-D Motto eagles are extant to satisfy demand from less discerning collectors. However, very few examples are certified finer than MS-63, confirming this coin as one of the finest realistically obtainable for most of today's 20th century gold specialists.