1915-S $5

Description

# 1915-S Indian Head $5 Gold Piece - PCGS MS62. An exceptional San Francisco Mint Indian Head Half Eagle from a critically important year in numismatic history. This 1915-S $5 Gold Coin represents a significant rarity within the legendary Bela Lyon Pratt Indian Head Gold Series. Struck with a limited mintage of 164,000 pieces, this specimen exhibits the characteristic nuanced characteristics of San Francisco Mint gold coinage from the early 20th century. Graded *PCGS MS62*, the coin displays remarkable preservation with lustrous surfaces showcasing light to medium orange-gold coloration and subtle greenish undertones. The strike reveals typical minor softness on the lower headdress feathers, consistent with the issue's diagnostic features. Technical Specifications: - *Mint*: San Francisco. - *Designer*: Bela Lyon Pratt. - Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper. - *Weight*: 8.36g. - *Diameter*: 21.6mm. - Mintage: 164,000. Population data reveals extraordinary rarity, with only 316 total coins graded and merely 102 in higher grades. This example represents an outstanding opportunity for the advanced gold coin collector seeking a scarce and historically significant numismatic treasure. PCGS Certificate #56918336 guarantees the coin's authenticity and quality. *Estimate*: $6,500-$8,250