1909-D Indian $5 Gold Half Eagle NGC MS62
Mint State 62 population less than 1% of total mintage. With such a low Mint State 62 population, this 1909-D Indian Head Gold Half Eagle is considered a Condition Rarity.
Denomination | Half Eagles |
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Series | Indian Head |
Composition | Gold |
Year | 1909 |
Mint | Denver (D) |
Grade | Mint State |
Mint State Score | MS 62 |
Designation | Condition Rarity |
Certification | PCGS, NGC |
The Indian Head Gold Half Eagle, designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, was minted from 1908 to 1916 and once again in 1929. This innovative sunken relief design is the first and only of its kind, making this US coin among the most treasured to ever be struck. This specific Indian Head Half Eagle was struck at the Denver Mint in 1909 and is graded in Mint State 62 condition. Known for their sharp strikes and frosty luster, 1909-D Indian Heads belong in every collection. Out of every 1909-D Indian Head Gold Half Eagle struck, less than 1% have been graded in MS62 condition. With such a low Mint State 62 population, this coin is considered a Condition Rarity.