1908 $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coin PCGS MS62 (Fairmont Collection)
Product Description
Uncover a piece of American coinage history with the 1908 $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle, featuring Bela Lyon Pratt’s distinctive design. BGASC proudly presents these certified coins, a testament to the rich heritage of indigenous representation on American currency.
Highlights:
- Packaged in PCGS plastic slabs for added protection!
- Commemorating the inaugural release of Indian Gold Half Eagles!
- A standout selection from the Fairmont Collection!
- Mintage of 577,845 coins by the Philadelphia Mint!
- Contains .24187 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Face value of $5 (USD) fully backed by the US government.
- Graded Mint State 62 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- On the obverse is an indigenous figure.
- The reverse includes an American bald eagle.
All 1908 $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coins offered by BGASC are in Mint State 62 condition, displaying dull mint luster and characteristic marks. These coins feature captivating olive-gold surfaces, complemented by softly-frosted, lustrous images. As part of the Fairmont Collection, these coins were initially used in international commerce and later repatriated to the United States in the late-2010s.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1908 Indian Gold Half Eagle showcases the left-profile bust of an indigenous figure, adorned with a feathered headdressa groundbreaking representation on American coins.
Reverse
Turn the 1908 $5 Gold Half Eagle Coin to reveal the reverse, adorned with an American bald eagle at rest on a sheaf of arrows wrapped in an olive branch. The incuse-struck design sets these coins apart, with elements pressed into the coin’s field.
History
In 1908, the US Mint unveiled the final design for the $5 Gold Half Eagle, minted across Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. With Philadelphia leading the charge with over 577,000 coins, this piece encapsulates a pivotal moment in American coinage history. Indian Half Eagles were struck consecutively from 1908 to 1916, with one final strike in 1929.
Ordering
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Specifications
Year | 1908 |
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Condition | MS62 |
Grading Service | PCGS |
Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .900 |
Producer | US Mint |
Thickness | 1.59 mm |
Diameter | 21.6 mm |
Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Denomination | $5 |
Country | United States |
Designer (Obverse) | Bela Lyon Pratt |
Designer (Reverse) | Bela Lyon Pratt |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Indian Half Eagle |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Packaging | PCGS Plastic Slab |
Metal Content | .2418 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |