What feature on the $10 Indian Gold Coin was considered controversial at the time of its release?
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Mar 17, 2025 - 09:28 AM
The obverse of the $10 Indian, featuring Lady Liberty in a full Indian war bonnet, was controversial. This design choice was unconventional and challenged traditional representations, adding historical and cultural intrigue to the coin.
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The U.S. $10 Indian Gold Coins were minted from 1907 until 1933 and designed by the famous sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The $10 Indian was surprisingly controversial in its time, though later became accepted and praised as perhaps the most exquisite coin design in US history. When the coin was ...
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