How many stars were on the outer rim of the $10 Indian Gold Coin initially, and why did it change?
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Mar 17, 2025 - 09:28 AM
The $10 Indian initially featured 42 stars on its outer rim, one for each state in the union. In 1912, the number increased to 44 to recognize Arizona and New Mexico's addition to the Union, marking a significant historical development.
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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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