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From a very small mintage of just 78 the 1909 matte proof Indian Half Eagle is an exceptionally rare coin with unique, pristine surfaces. Like other gold proofs of this time the surfaces were dull but the detail was as crisp as could be. Another fact coming from its late proof gold manufacturing is that these coins are only usually collected in grades 60 through 70 in today’s market. PR64 through PR66 are the most popular collector grades with anything finer being a highly desired major rarity. Very few coins even exist graded under PR64 for this issue with some PR68’s also that seem just perfect.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9333
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1909
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
78
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
8540
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Coin Value History
1909 $5 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$137,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $105,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1915 PR [Type]
![Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1915 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1915_5_pr_obv.png?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7,000 – $220,000
1908 $5 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $120,000
1910 $5 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $220,000
1911 $5 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $114,000
1912 $5 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $114,000
1913 $5 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $114,000
1914 $5 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $240,000
1915 $5 PR
Worth: $8,400 – $144,000
1909 Indian Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-5. Satin. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$43,200
1909 Indian Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-5. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
$93,000
1909 $5 PR67 NGC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$84,020
1909 $5 PR68 NGC. ...
$168,000
$18,135
$40,250
1909 $5 PR64 NGC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$25,200
1909 $5 PR66+ NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$75,000
1909 $5 PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$114,000
1909 $5 PR68 NGC. ...
$109,250
1909 $5
$21,175
1909 $5 PR64 PCGS. ...
$20,400
1909 $5 PR66 NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$69,000
1909 $5 PR67★ NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$78,000
1909 $5 PR68 NGC. Mint officials most likely anticipated ...
$69,000
1909 Indian Half Eagle. Proof-64 (NGC).
$36,484
1909 $5 PR66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$85,188
1909 Indian Half Eagle. Proof-67 * (NGC).
$64,625
1909 $5 PR64 NGC. CAC. ...
$19,550
1909 $5 PR66 NGC. CAC. ...
$82,250
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