Lot 194
1911 Indian Head Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $450
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $500-800
Origin: Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Denomination: 2 1/2 Dollars
Year: 1911
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: VF to EF
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams
Additional Description: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1911, this Indian Head two-and-a-half dollar gold coin exemplifies Bela Lyon Pratt’s remarkable departure from traditional relief engraving. Its incuse design, where the imagery is recessed rather than raised, creates a subtle interplay of light and shadow that remains unique in American coinage. The obverse features a finely rendered Native American male in feathered headdress, while the reverse presents a dignified eagle perched upon arrows and an olive branch, symbols of both strength and peace. With an estimated grade between Very Fine and Extremely Fine, this example retains much of its original detail and surface texture, offering a well-preserved glimpse into the artistry and technical innovation that defined early twentieth-century U.S. gold issues.
Lot details
- Lot
- 194
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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