Introducing the Indian Gold Half Eagle Coin, a cherished piece of American coinage history. This iconic design features the Indian Head emblem, a unique incuse strike, and it’s the final design of the historic $5 Half Eagle denomination before gold coin production ended in 1933. Now, you can find certified 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coins online at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Securely housed in PCGS protective slabs!
• Part of the 9th release of $5 Indian Gold Half Eagles!
• Struck at the San Francisco Mint!
• A part of the esteemed Fairmont Collection!
• Contains .242 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Backed by the US government with a face value of $5 (USD).
• Graded as Mint State 60 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• The obverse features an indigenous figure with a tribal headdress.
• The reverse showcases the majestic American bald eagle.
• Bears the S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

All 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coins are available in Mint State 60 condition. This grade indicates some diminished mint luster with noticeable contact marks and the possibility of minor damage spots. However, these coins show no signs of circulation wear.

Obverse

The obverse of these coins features a left-profile bust of an indigenous figure adorned with a tribal headdress, a design created by Bela Lyon Pratt in 1908.

Reverse

On the reverse, you’ll find the majestic American bald eagle at rest on a sheaf of arrows, encircled by an olive branch of peace.

History

The 1916 release of $5 Indian Gold Half Eagles holds significance for two main reasons. Firstly, the San Francisco Mint exclusively produced these coins in 1916, with a total production of only 240,000 coins, marking the lowest mintage in the program’s history. Secondly, 1916 was the second-to-last year of issue for this coin, with no production between 1917 and 1928 and a final release in 1929.

Ordering

The Fairmont Collection comprises a treasure trove of American gold coins that were historically used in international trade. These coins, spanning $5, $10, and $20 Eagle denominations, resided in overseas banks for over a century before being repatriated to the United States, beginning in the late 2010s.

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