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Not to be overshadowed by its New Orleans minted counterpart, the 1909-S is quite rare in its own right. It is one of the most rare Indian Half Eagles out of San Francisco especially in gem condition in which only a dozen or two exist at most. The 1909-S has great overall quality and eye appeal between strongly struck devices and mintmark plus nice luster and color.
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 5 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9321
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1909-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
297,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8516
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Coin Value History
1909-S $5 MS
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1909-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$138,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $102,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1929 MS [Type]
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Worth: $1,011 – $222,000
1908 $5 Indian MS
Worth: $1,019 – $75,000
1908-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $36,000
1908-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,011 – $222,000
1909 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $32,500
1909-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $40,000
1909-O $5 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $780,000
1910 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $60,000
1910-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $180,000
1910-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $115,000
1911 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $40,000
1911-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,236 – $312,000
1911-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $90,000
1912 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $40,000
1912-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $275,000
1909-S Indian Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,220
1909-S Indian Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,464
1909-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$21,350
1909-S $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC: 18 in 58, 35 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,186.66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 297,000. ...
$1,560
1909-S $5 MS63 NGC....
$9,300
1909-S $5 MS61 NGC....
$5,040
1909-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,500
1909-S $5 MS65 PCGS....
$50,400
1909-S $5 Weak S AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (28/847). PCGS Population: (64/784). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage...
$720
1909-S Indian Half Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$528
1909-S $5 PCGS XF45
$825
1909-S $5 MS66+ PCGS. ...
$63,000
1909-S $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 297,000. ...
$900
1909-S $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/575). NGC Census: (6/727). VF35. Mintage 297,000. From The Poulos Family Co...
$408
1909-S $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/463). NGC Census: (8/693). Mintage: 297,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$400
1909-S Indian Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS).
$411
1909-S $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/523). NGC Census: (0/660). Mintage: 297,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$429
1909-S Indian Half Eagle. Genuine--Code 92, Cleaning (PCGS).
$496
$48,875
1909-S Indian Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,200
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