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General Overview
• The $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle, first issued in 1908, marked a radical shift in U.S. coin design with its incuse, or recessed, engraving style—a departure from traditional raised reliefs.
• Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, this pre-1933 gold coin contains .2418 troy ounces of .900 fine gold, offering historical significance and investment appeal in a convenient, mid-sized format.
• Each coin in this listing is certified in Very Fine (VF) condition and ships in a protective plastic flip.
Coin Highlights
• Mintage: U.S. Mint (1908–1929)
• Contains: .2418 Troy Ounces of .900 fine gold
• Condition: Very Fine (VF)
• Face Value: $5 (USD)
• Packaging: Ships in separate plastic sleeves
• Design: Incuse Native American profile on the obverse; perched bald eagle on the reverse
• Security: U.S. government-issued legal tender
Design Details
Obverse:
• Features a left-facing profile of a Native American chief in full feathered war bonnet
• Surrounded by thirteen stars with “LIBERTY” and the mintage year integrated into the border
• Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt to represent a new American identity through a more inclusive cultural lens
Reverse:
• Displays a bald eagle perched atop an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, symbolizing peace and strength
• A literal reinterpretation of the traditional heraldic eagle design
• Inscriptions include: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “FIVE DOLLARS” spelled in full
Specifications
• Year: Random (1908–1929)
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Purity: .900
• Manufacturer: U.S. Mint
• Thickness: 1.4 mm
• Diameter: 21.6 mm
• Condition: Very Fine
• Face Value: $5 (USD)
• Issuing Country: United States
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Series: $5 Half Eagle
• CoA: No
• Capsule Size: 22 mm
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
• Package Dimensions: 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.6 inches
• Metal Weight: .2418 Troy Ounce
| Weight | .241875 oz |
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