1909-D $5 Indian Head Half Eagle NGC MS62

Here is an appealing coin to add to your collection. It is also more affordable. Gold specialist David Akers tells us, "The 1909-D is usually well struck (as are most Denver Mint gold coins) and they are seen both satiny (uncommon) and with a 'soft' frosty finish. The lustre for this issue is good to very good....Color is wide ranging from coppery gold to greenish gold to bright yellow."

Writes NGC Coin Explorer, “The 1909-D Indian half eagle had a mintage of over 3.4 million coins, which is the highest mintage of the entire series. Due to the high mintage, this coin is the easiest to find in every grade, up to and including MS65.” That is what makes it a more affordable piece to add to your collection.

PCGS has graded 11,009 as MS62 with 12,144 finer. Collectors Universe prices this issue at $1,050.00 in MS62.

The beautiful interior of the Denver Mint, where this great collectible was struck. Photo: Library of Congress.