Lot 198
1912 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: 1912
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: VG
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams
Additional Description: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1912, this Indian Head two-and-a-half dollar gold coin exemplifies Bela Lyon Pratt’s groundbreaking incuse design, a bold artistic departure that set his work apart from traditional coinage of the era. The recessed relief gives both the Native American portrait on the obverse and the eagle on the reverse a refined, sculptural presence that endures even through circulation. The reverse displays wear in a star-like pattern, a distinctive feature that speaks to the coin’s long history in use. Believed to be of Very Good quality, it retains sufficient detail to convey the originality and quiet strength of Pratt’s design, offering collectors a well-preserved glimpse into one of the most innovative chapters in early twentieth-century American minting.
Lot details
- Lot
- 198
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
