Designed by: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Issue Dates: 1908-1933
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
Diameter: 27 mm
Weight: 16.72 grams (258.02 grains)
Edge: 46 stars 1908-1911; 48 stars 1912-1933
Business Strike Mintage: 14,385,139
Proof Mintage: 768

In 1908 Saint-Gaudens' Indian Head design was modified on the reverse by the addition of IN GOD WE TRUST in the field at the center right. The motto, restored by a special act of Congress, remained in effect through the end of the series in 1933. Otherwise, the Indian head obverse and perched eagle reverse motif remained unchanged. The edges of issues 1908-1911 have 46 raised stars, while those minted from 1912 onward have 48 raised stars, reflecting an increased number of states in the Union. Mintage was intense and continuous from 1908 through 1916, after which no examples were made until 1920-S, followed by a gap until the 1926 Philadelphia issue, with the next following being 1930-S, then 1932 and 1933.

The numismatist seeking an example of the 1908-1933 type will have no difficulty locating one of the more plentiful dates in Extremely Fine to AU grade. Uncirculated pieces are fairly scarce, with the exception of 1926 and in particular 1932. Superb Uncirculated pieces dated 1926 and 1932 are rare, and superb Uncirculated pieces of other dates are very rare. In general, much of the mintage from 1908 through 1916 was used extensively in bank-to-bank transactions and overseas, with the result that most of these seen today show signs of wear.