1909-D $5 Indian Head Half Eagle NGC MS64 (CAC)

Here is an attractive specimen to include in your collection. 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."

NGC has graded 3,068 as MS64 with 228 finer. Collector’s Universe prices this issue at $3,300.00 in MS64. In CAC, there are 653 in MS64 with 18 finer. CAC gives this issue a price of $2,950.00 in MS64.

The beautiful interior of the Denver Mint, where this piece was struck in 1909. Photo: Library of Congress.