$5 Indian Gold Half Eagle XF

A standout of the early 20th-century renaissance in U.S. coinage, the $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle features one of the most distinctive designs in American history. Struck from 1908 to 1929 and designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, this series is famous for its incuse (sunken relief) design, making it both historically and artistically significant.

Highlights

• Contains .2419 troy oz of gold (.900 fine)
• Obverse: Native American Liberty in a full feathered headdress, surrounded by 13 stars, with the word "Liberty" above and the date below
• Reverse: A majestic bald eagle with inscriptions "United States of America," "E Pluribus Unum," "In God We Trust," and the denomination "Five Dollars"
• Struck at the following mints: Philadelphia (no mintmark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S).
• Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt
• Note: Dates and mintmarks vary and are selected at random based on available inventory.

Why Choose This Coin?

Extra Fine (XF) coins offer an excellent balance of affordability and detail retention. They exhibit moderate wear but maintain strong definition in key areas, preserving the beauty and uniqueness of this historic design. For collectors seeking authentic pre-1933 gold with real visual and historical value—without the higher premiums of AU or BU grades—the XF $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle is a smart and compelling option.

Historical Significance

The Indian Half Eagle was part of President Theodore Roosevelt's effort to modernize and elevate the artistic merit of American coinage. Bela Lyon Pratt's incuse design was the first of its kind on U.S. circulating gold and remains unmatched in its uniqueness. These coins were struck in limited years, and many were melted during the 1933 gold recall, adding to their scarcity—especially in collectible grades like XF.