Lot 201
1914 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: 1914
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: MS
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams
Additional Description: Issued by the Philadelphia Mint in 1914, this Indian Head two-and-a-half dollar gold coin embodies Bela Lyon Pratt’s celebrated incuse design, an artistic innovation that set a new standard for American coinage in the early twentieth century. The recessed portrait of a Native American male in feathered headdress on the obverse and the eagle standing confidently on the reverse together convey a sense of dignity and national identity. Believed to fall around the MS grade, the coin is in good condition with minimal wear. The piece retains its sculptural presence and historical appeal, serving as a tangible reflection of Pratt’s enduring contribution to the art of U.S. gold coin design.
Lot details
- Lot
- 201
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
