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1909-S $5 Gold MS Values
Details
Not to be overshadowed by its New Orleans minted counterpart, the 1909-S is quite rare in its own right. It is one of the most rare Indian Half Eagles out of San Francisco especially in gem condition in which only a dozen or two exist at most. The 1909-S has great overall quality and eye appeal between strongly struck devices and mintmark plus nice luster and color.
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 5 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
297,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.359 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
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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