The Indian Gold Half Eagle was the final design series for the US Mint’s circulation $5 gold coin. Introduced in 1908, the coin was in circulation until 1933, but was only struck from 1908-1916 and again one final time in 1929. JM Bullion is offering a three-coin set of early Pre-33 $5 Indian Gold Half Eagles, with each coin in Extremely Fine condition. Right now, 1910-1912 Pre-33 $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle 3-Coin Sets are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in individual capsules within a 3-coin box!
- Includes 1 coin from each date, 1910, 1911, and 1912!
- Extremely Fine condition!
- Contains .242 Troy oz of actual gold content per coin (.726 Troy oz total).
- Bears individual face values of $5 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- The obverse features an indigenous figure’s portrait.
- On the reverse is an American bald eagle.
- Please note this set includes one coin from each aforementioned date.
Each of the Pre-33 $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coins in this 1910-1912 3-Coin Set comes individually encapsulated within a wooden, three-coin box. Each set includes one coin from each date, 1910, 1911, and 1912. These coins are each in Extremely Fine condition, indicating a specimen with light wear on only the high points of the design elements. It is also possible for the coins to have some traces of mint luster.
The Pre-33 $5 Indian Half Eagle was a notable specimen from the United States Mint for its use of an incuse design strike, a production process that stamps the design elements below the surface of the coin rather than engraving in 3D relief. Additionally, this was the first US coin design to feature an indigenous figure.
In the obverse design of each Pre-33 $5 Indian Half Eagle in this listing, you’ll find a left-profile portrait of an indigenous figure. Though not reflective of an actual indigenous figure, this design was important in that it was the first time an indigenous figure was depicted on American coins. This figure wears a feathered headdress and is encircled by 13 stars, the date mark, and the word LIBERTY.
For the reverse side of $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coins, you’ll find the American bald eagle. The eagle is shown here in left-profile relief perched on a sheaf of arrows. The sheaf is wrapped in an olive branch, symbolizing both readiness for war and hope for peace.
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