$5 Indian Gold Half Eagle MS-62 NGC (Random Year)
Numismatic
$5 Indian Gold Half Eagle MS-62 NGC (Random Year)
The United States five dollar gold coin issued between 1908 and 1929 represents a fascinating departure from traditional coinage design. Struck at multiple facilities, including Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, and San Francisco, this half eagle contains 0.2419 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.900. Certified in Mint State 62 (MS-62) condition, it showcases a unique incuse design where the details are sunken below the flat surface of the coin rather than raised above it. On the obverse, a portrait of Liberty wearing a traditional Native American war bonnet is encircled by thirteen stars, representing the original colonies. This side also bears the word "Liberty" and the year of issue. The reverse features a proud bald eagle standing amidst the classic inscriptions "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", "In God We Trust", and the five dollar denomination. This distinctive design remains one of the most visually striking concepts in American numismatic history.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Grade | MS-62 (NGC) |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2419 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
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