Lot 189
1909 Indian Head Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $425
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $800-950
Origin: Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Denomination: 2 1/2 Dollars
Year: 1909
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: F to VF
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams
Additional Description: Minted at the Philadelphia Mint in 1909, this two-and-a-half dollar Indian Head gold coin exemplifies Bela Lyon Pratt’s distinctive and innovative approach to U.S. coinage. The obverse features a male Native American in profile, his feathered headdress rendered in the recessed incuse relief that gave the series its remarkable sculptural character. The reverse presents a composed eagle perched upon a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, embodying the nation’s ideals of strength and peace. Believed to grade between Fine and Very Fine, the coin shows moderate, even wear, with the primary design elements remaining clear and well-defined.
Lot details
- Lot
- 189
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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