United States $5.00 Indian, Extremely Fine

A Unique Design, Enjoyable to Collect

The $5.00 Indian Gold Half Eagle and its $2.50 Quarter Eagle companion were the only United States coins with a sunken relief design.  This means that the central design was stamped into the coin instead of being portrayed in relief.  The $5.00 Indian was issued sporadically from 1908 to 1929.   The unique incuse design and Indian motif have always been popular with collectors.  In the past, Extremely Fine $5.00 Indians sold for substantial premiums; often double their gold value or more!  Currently, these coins can be purchased for a little more than 30% over their bullion value.  While this represents a significant premium over its intrinsic value, a $5.00 Indian is much cheaper than it once was.  The $5.00 Indian is an appropriate purchase for collectors anticipating that demand (and premiums) for this coin will rise again.

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U.S. $5.00 Indian Specifications:

Size: 0.2419 Ounces
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Gross Weight: 8.36 grams, 0.2688 oz. Troy
Actual Gold Weight: 7.52 grams, 0.2419 oz. Troy
Fineness/Composition: .900 Gold, 21.6 Karat
Diameter: 21.00 MM, 0.8267 Inches
Thickness: 1.5 MM, 0.059 Inches
Specific Gravity: 17.17