5 oz Copper Round - Incuse Indian

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This substantial copper round showcases a distinctive sunken relief design, a style known as incuse, which sets it apart from traditional raised-relief coinage. The design is modeled after the 1908 five-dollar gold half eagle created by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. Struck in five avoirdupois ounces of 0.999 fine copper, the round offers a tactile way to appreciate a classic American numismatic aesthetic. The front of the round displays the profile of a Native American chief wearing a feathered ceremonial headdress. Accompanying this central figure are the word Liberty and the year 1929, both pressed deep into the metal surface. This incuse technique protects the details of the design from wear, preserving the sharp lines of the portrait. On the reverse side, a proud American eagle stands tall, surrounded by traditional mottos including In God We Trust and E Pluribus Unum. The outer edge bears the mark of the Golden State Mint, alongside inscriptions confirming the weight and purity as 5 ounces of 0.999 copper.