1909 $5 Indian Half Eagle NGC MS65

1909 $5 Indian Half Eagle – NGC MS65

This 1909 $5 Indian Half Eagle has been certified and graded MS65 by NGC. The NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s authenticity and secures its exceptional Mint State 65 condition.

Struck from 1908 to 1929, the $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle is one of only two U.S. circulating coin series to feature a recessed (incuse) design. Created by Bela Lyon Pratt, this series marked the final $5 gold coin issued for circulation. The 1909 issue combines classic artistry with historical importance, making it a standout addition to any collection.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $5

• Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt

• Metal Type: Gold

• Actual Gold Content: 0.2419 troy ounces

• Mint / Mint Marks: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), San Francisco (S)

• Obverse Design: Profile of a Native American man wearing a feathered headdress, facing left. “LIBERTY” is inscribed above, with six five-pointed stars in front, seven behind, and the date below

• Reverse Design: Left-facing eagle standing on a bundle of arrows and holding an olive branch. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” above, “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in front, and “IN GOD WE TRUST” behind

• Edge: Reeded

• Mint: U.S. Mint

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