1911-D $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle AU-58 PCGS

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The 1911 five dollar gold piece represents a fascinating departure from traditional coinage methods. Struck at the Denver Mint, this half eagle features an innovative incuse design, meaning the details and inscriptions are sunken below the flat surface of the coin rather than raised above it. This distinctive styling gives the coin a remarkably flat profile and a completely different tactile feel compared to other historical issues. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, the coin contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal. The Denver origin is marked by the letter D, indicating its production at the Colorado facility. Out of a relatively small original mintage of 72,500 pieces, this specific specimen has been certified in About Uncirculated 58 (AU-58) condition, showing only the slightest traces of wear on its unique sunken surfaces.