Lot 26
1908 Liberty 2 1/2 DollarsIndian Head 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: $500-700
Origin: Philadelphia, United States
Denomination: 2 1/2 Dollars
Year: 1908
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade/Condition: VG
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1908, this $2.50 Indian Head gold quarter eagle represents the first year of Bela Lyon Pratt’s innovative incuse design, where the portrait and reverse devices are sunken below the surface rather than raised; a bold departure from traditional U.S. coinage. The obverse features a Native American chief in headdress; the reverse, a standing eagle grasping arrows and an olive branch. Believed to be in Very Good condition, this example shows moderate wear but retains its essential details. With its distinctive design and early date, it offers a tangible link to a unique chapter in American numismatic history.
Lot details
- Lot
- 26
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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