Lot 395
1916 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: $1000-1300
Origin: San Francisco, U.S.A.
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Year: 1916
Mint: San Francisco Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: F
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.4 grams
Additional Description: Struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1916, this five-dollar Indian Head gold coin represents the final year of regular production for Bela Lyon Pratt’s acclaimed design. The obverse presents a male Native American in profile, his feathered headdress rendered in the distinctive incuse relief that gave the series its striking sculptural depth and modern character. The reverse features a stately eagle poised upon a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, a classic symbol of strength and peace. Estimated to grade Fine, the coin shows moderate, even wear that softens the finer details while preserving the integrity and clarity of the central design elements. Bearing the “S” mintmark of San Francisco, this issue marks the culmination of one of the most innovative chapters in early twentieth-century American gold coinage, a series celebrated for its artistry, restraint, and distinctly national expression.
Lot details
- Lot
- 395
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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