$5 Indian Head U.S. Gold Coin (1908–1916, 1929) – Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
The $5 Indian Head Gold Coin, also referred to as the Half Eagle, is a remarkable artifact from early 20th-century American coinage. Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, this gold coin holds significant historical value.
Coin Highlights
- Mint Facility: U.S. Mint – Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark), Denver Mint (D), New Orleans Mint (O), San Francisco Mint (S)
- Denomination: $5.00
- Diameter: 21.6 mm
- Date: 1908–1916, 1929
- Quality / Type: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Purity: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Gold Weight: .24187 Troy Ounces
Please Note: Year, mint, and quality selection is our choice based on limited inventory.
Additional Note: These coins are considered to be in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. However, the coins have not been professionally graded. Absent a professional grade, the condition of the coins will be evaluated at the sole discretion of Money Metals Exchange.
Design Features
- Obverse: Features a Native American Chief in a striking incuse design.
- Reverse: Displays a bald eagle perched on a bundle of arrows and olive branches, symbolizing peace and strength.
Historical Information
The $5 Indian Head Gold Coin was the last Half Eagle to be minted, with production spanning from 1908–1916 and resuming briefly in 1929.
Bela Lyon Pratt’s innovative incuse Indian design, where the imagery is recessed into the coin rather than raised, makes this gold coin a unique piece of American numismatic history.
These gold coins were minted at multiple U.S. Mint facilities, including Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, and San Francisco.
Why Choose the $5 Indian Head Gold Coin?
- Innovative Design: Unique recessed imagery, a departure from traditional coin designs.
- Historical Significance: A tangible piece of American monetary history.





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