Lot 170

1910 Indian Head Five Dollar Gold Coin

Sold December 11, 2025

Price realized
$800

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $1,000-1,300

Origin: Philadelphia, U.S.A.

Denomination: 5 Dollars

Year: 1910

Mint: Philadelphia Mint

Grade/Condition: Estimated: F

Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.4 grams

Additional Description: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1910, this Indian Head five-dollar gold coin showcases Bela Lyon Pratt’s distinctive incuse design, featuring a Native American profile wearing a headdress on the obverse and a boldly rendered eagle on the reverse. Estimated to be of Fine grade, the coin exhibits moderate circulation wear while retaining clear detail in both the portrait and the eagle. Philadelphia issues of this period were crafted for everyday use, and the coin’s even surfaces and gentle toning reflect a history of careful handling in commerce. It offers collectors a tangible connection to the artistry and monetary life of early twentieth-century America.

Lot details

Lot
170
Closed
December 11, 2025

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