Whitman Expo
1915 $5 Gold MS Values
Details
The 1915 Half Eagle is a fantastic type coin for this design for its affordability up to gem condition. Like mainly every other coin in the series when in gem condition it gets far more rare and valuable. Relative to the series though this issue is common all around. The 1908 is still seen far more often especially in the finest of grades but the 1915 is not too far off.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $991.77
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:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
588,000
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1915
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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