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1909 $5 PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +1.16%
$1,052.35
1909 $5  PR
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From a very small mintage of just 78 the 1909 matte proof Indian Half Eagle is an exceptionally rare coin with unique, pristine surfaces. Like other gold proofs of this time the surfaces were dull but the detail was as crisp as could be. Another fact coming from its late proof gold manufacturing is that these coins are only usually collected in grades 60 through 70 in today’s market. PR64 through PR66 are the most popular collector grades with anything finer being a highly desired major rarity. Very few coins even exist graded under PR64 for this issue with some PR68’s also that seem just perfect.

Obverse Description

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 Description

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 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.

Catalog Information

GSID: 9333
Designer: Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer: Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 8.359 gr
Weight (oz): 0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.2419 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 21.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1909
Denomination: $5
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 78
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1908-1929
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 8540
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +1.16%
$1,052.35
GSID:9333 PCGS:8540 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1909 $5 PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $137,000 $1,234
PR67 - $105,500 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234

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1909 Indian Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-5. Satin. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
1909 Indian Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-5. Satin. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$43,200
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1909 Indian Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-5. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
1909 Indian Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-5. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
$93,000
Sold 8/27/2025
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1909 $5 PR67 NGC. JD-1, R.5. ...
1909 $5 PR67 NGC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$84,020
Sold 1/12/2023
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1909 $5 PR68 NGC. ...
1909 $5 PR68 NGC. ...
$168,000
Sold 6/14/2018
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$18,135
Sold 12/8/2010
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$40,250
Sold 3/7/2006
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1909 $5 PR64 NGC. JD-1, R.5. ...
1909 $5 PR64 NGC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$25,200
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1909 $5 PR66+ NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
1909 $5 PR66+ NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$75,000
Sold 6/4/2020
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1909 $5 PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
1909 $5 PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$114,000
Sold 9/29/2022
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1909 $5 PR68 NGC. ...
1909 $5 PR68 NGC. ...
$109,250
Sold 3/31/2009
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1909 $5
$21,175
Sold 7/31/1993
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1909 $5 PR64 PCGS. ...
1909 $5 PR64 PCGS. ...
$20,400
Sold 3/29/2018
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1909 $5 PR66 NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.5. ...
1909 $5 PR66 NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$69,000
Sold 1/9/2020
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1909 $5 PR67★ NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.5. ...
1909 $5 PR67★ NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$78,000
Sold 9/17/2020
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1909 $5 PR68 NGC. Mint officials most likely anticipated ...
$69,000
Sold 3/23/2003
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1909 Indian Half Eagle. Proof-64 (NGC).
$36,484
Sold 8/9/2012
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1909 $5 PR66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
1909 $5 PR66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$85,188
Sold 12/6/2015
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1909 Indian Half Eagle. Proof-67 * (NGC).
1909 Indian Half Eagle. Proof-67 * (NGC).
$64,625
Sold 8/3/2017
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1909 $5 PR64 NGC. CAC. ...
1909 $5 PR64 NGC. CAC. ...
$19,550
Sold 3/20/2011
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1909 $5 PR66 NGC. CAC. ...
1909 $5 PR66 NGC. CAC. ...
$82,250
Sold 4/26/2015
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