1915 $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle MS-65 NGC

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In 1915, the Philadelphia Mint produced a run of 588,000 gold half eagles, each carrying a face value of five dollars. These pieces are particularly notable for their distinctive incuse design, where the details are recessed into the flat surface of the coin rather than raised above it. This unconventional minting technique gives the coin a striking, flat profile that stands out dramatically from traditional coinage. Struck from 90 percent pure gold, this coin contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal. Because it was minted in Philadelphia, it bears no mint mark. This particular specimen has been certified and graded as Mint State 65, preserving the sharp details of its unusual sunken relief and offering a remarkable glimpse into early twentieth-century American numismatic artistry.