AU $5 INDIAN GOLD HALF EAGLE

General Overview
• First released in 1908, the $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle is considered one of the most distinctive and memorable designs of the U.S. Half Eagle series.
• Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, this coin marked a bold departure from traditional coin motifs, featuring incuse (recessed) artwork.
• With .900 fine gold purity and a weight of .2418 Troy oz, it’s ideal for mid-sized investments and personal storage.
• This listing includes coins in AU (Almost Uncirculated) condition, a high grade for pre-1933 gold.

Coin Highlights
• Contains .2418 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Composed of 90% gold (.900 purity).
• Issued by the U.S. Mint with a $5 USD face value.
• Minted between 1908 and 1929; year will be selected at random.
• Features Bela Lyon Pratt’s recessed (incuse) coin design.
• Available in Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition.
• Ships individually in protective plastic flips.

Design Details
Obverse:
• Depicts a proud Native American chief in left-profile relief wearing a ceremonial war bonnet.
• Encircled by thirteen stars, with “Liberty” and the date of issue incorporated into the design.
• A powerful and respectful tribute to Indigenous heritage and American history.
Reverse:
• Features a realistic bald eagle perched on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing readiness for peace or defense.
• The inscriptions are fully spelled out, including “United States of America,” “E Pluribus Unum,” and “Five Dollars.”
• A dramatic shift from the traditional heraldic eagle design seen in earlier Half Eagles.

Specifications
• Year: Random
• Mint Mark: Varies
• Purity: .900
• Manufacturer: U.S. Mint
• Thickness: 1.4 mm
• Diameter: 21.6 mm
• Denomination: $5
• Condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU)
• Face Value: $5 USD
• Issuing Country: United States
• Obverse Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt
• Reverse Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Series: Indian Gold Half Eagle
• CoA (Certificate of Authenticity): No
• Capsule Size: 21.6 mm
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
• Packaging Dimensions: 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.06 inches
• Metal Weight: .2418 Troy Ounce