Lot 181
1912 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: $1,100-1,300
Origin: Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Year: 1912
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 1912, this five-dollar Indian Head gold coin reflects one of the most original and enduring designs in American numismatic history. Created by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, the obverse features a male Native American in profile wearing a feathered headdress, a powerful reinterpretation of Liberty that symbolized national identity through distinctly American imagery. The reverse depicts a majestic eagle resting upon a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, its posture embodying both vigilance and restraint. Believed to grade in the Fine range, the coin shows honest wear consistent with moderate circulation, yet the main design elements remain clear and well-defined.
Lot details
- Lot
- 181
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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