Purchase $5 Indian Head Gold Coins (Cleaned, Jewelry Grade) – Random Year
First minted in 1908 and ceasing production in 1929, the $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coin holds a storied history. With a production span of only 21 years, these coins are rare finds in today’s market. Despite their age, they are typically found in cleaned or jewelry-grade condition, reflecting their century-old heritage.
Coin Highlights:
- Pre-1933 Gold Coin. Production started in 1908
- Also known as a Gold Half Eagle Coin, about the size of a quarter.
- Actual Gold Content .2419 oz
- $5 Denomination, One of two Incuse design US Minted gold coins (the other is the $2.5 Indian quarter Eagle)
- The condition will be a Gold Indian Head Cleaned or Jewelry Grade (Great for those wanting to make rings, pendants, or necklaces)
- The year vary based on availability
- Pre-1933 coins are a true piece of American history.
During its era of circulation, the $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coin boasted a significantly high face value, indicative of its formidable purchasing power. This scarcity persists today, as the dwindling supply of these coins contributes to their elusive nature.
With a purity of .900, each $5 Indian Gold Coin contains .2419 troy ounces of pure gold. Minted by the US Mint across various subsidiary mints including Denver, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, these coins carry a piece of American history.
On the obverse side, these Pre-33 Gold Coins showcase the profile of a Native American chief gazing to the left, surrounded by stars. The word “LIBERTY” appears above the chief, accompanied by the mint year below.
Flipping the coin reveals the reverse side featuring a bald eagle facing left, perched on an arrow entwined with an olive branch. Above the eagle, the inscription reads “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, while “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” flank the sides. Below the eagle, the denomination “FIVE DOLLARS” completes the design.