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1909 $5 Gold PR Values
Details
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.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $1,143.28
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
78
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.359 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1909
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
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