1908-D $5

Description

# 1908-D Indian Head Half Eagle Gold Coin PCGS MS-65. An exceptional gem quality specimen of the challenging 1908-D Indian Head $5 gold piece, representing a remarkable rarity in the Pre-1933 Gold Coin series. Designed by the renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, this coin exemplifies the innovative incuse design that characterized the early 20th-century American gold coinage. Struck at the Denver Mint with a limited mintage of just 148,000 pieces, this *PCGS MS-65* example is among the finest known survivors of its issue. Population data reveals extraordinary scarcity, with only 15 total graded and merely 2 examples at this or higher grade levels. The coin exhibits the characteristic subdued luster typical of Denver Mint gold coins of this era, featuring a nuanced palette of orange and greenish-gold tones that speak to its original mint state. Technically precise, this 90% gold coin weighs 8.36 grams and measures 21.6mm in diameter, with a reeded edge and a clearly defined Denver mint mark. The surfaces demonstrate exceptional preservation, with minimal marks and outstanding eye appeal. Numismatic scholars note the rarity of truly gem-quality 1908-D half eagles, making this specimen a significant opportunity for the advanced gold coin collector. Provenance Highlights: - *PCGS Certification*: #50621791. - Mint: Denver. - Year: 1908. - Grade: MS-65. - Estimated Market Value: $35,000