Lot 374

1905 Indian Head Five Dollar Gold Coin

Sold December 12, 2025

Price realized
$800

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $1,100-1,400

Origin: Philadelphia, U.S.A.

Denomination: 5 Dollars

Year: 1905

Mint: Philadelphia Mint

Grade/Condition: Estimated: F

Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.4 grams

Additional Description: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1905, this Indian Head five-dollar gold coin reflects the refined artistry and technical precision characteristic of early twentieth-century U.S. coinage. The obverse features a Native American profile adorned with a feathered headdress, while the reverse presents a boldly rendered eagle. Believed to grade Fine, the coin shows moderate wear from circulation, yet the details of both the profile and the eagle remain distinctly defined. Philadelphia issues of this series were struck with consistency and care, intended for practical use across a growing national economy.

Lot details

Lot
374
Closed
December 12, 2025

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