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1908 Indian $5 Gold MS Values
Details
The 1908 Indian Half Eagle is very common relative to its series in most grades up through gem condition. Since this coin was the first issue for the series that is why many believe so many uncirculated examples exist today. This issue is somewhat of a condition rarity though as values spike and populations drop dramatically from MS66 and up. This being the first year of the design with satin luster and solid strike makes for a fantastic type coin up to MS65. This date is plentiful and every shade of gold you can want is very abundant.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $1,130.56
Obverse: The obverse bears the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.
Reverse: The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 5 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
577,845
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Indian
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.359 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
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