Lot 426
1914 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: 1914
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: VG to F
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 between Very Good and Fine grade, the coin bears a visible scratch across the reverse, passing over the motto E Pluribus Unum. Despite this mark and the wear of circulation, the piece retains much of 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
- 426
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
