1914-D $5

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# 1914-D Indian Head $5 Gold Piece PCGS MS65 - A Rare Denver Mint Gem. An exceptional Pre-1933 Gold Coin from the Denver Mint, this 1914-D Indian Head Half Eagle represents a pinnacle of rarity and numismatic desirability. Designed by the renowned Bela Lyon Pratt, this stunning *MS65* specimen is among the finest known examples of this challenging date. Struck during a pivotal year in American coinage history, this $5 gold piece emerges from a modest mintage of just 247,000 pieces. The PCGS-certified example displays remarkable preservation, with exceptional eye appeal characterized by a nuanced palette of orange and greenish-gold tones. Its surfaces exhibit the characteristic subtle granularity typical of Denver Mint productions, with a bold mintmark and superior strike quality. Population data underscores this coin's extraordinary status: with only 18 total graded and merely 5 at this or higher grade levels, this represents a truly exceptional numismatic opportunity. Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, the coin weighs 8.36 grams and features reeded edging, embodying the technical precision of early 20th-century American coinage. Provenance and Technical Details: - *PCGS Certification*: #25673102. - *Grade*: MS65. - *Mint*: Denver. - *Year*: 1914. - *Composition*: 90% Gold, 10% Copper. - *Weight*: 8.36g. - *Diameter*: 21.6mm