Lot 421
1912 Indian Head Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $400
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: F
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 represents Bela Lyon Pratt’s distinctive incuse design, a departure from traditional raised relief that lends the piece a subtle sculptural quality. The obverse features a Native American male in feathered headdress, while the reverse bears a poised eagle, emblematic of strength and national identity. Believed to be of Fine grade, the coin shows smooth surfaces with softened detail, yet retains enough of its original form to convey the artistry and innovation that characterized early twentieth-century American coinage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 421
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
