1909-O NGC AU-55 $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coin

1909-O NGC AU-55 $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coin The Indian Half Eagles was the official USD 5 coin circulating in American hands from 1908 to 1929. The US Mint crafted them with .2419 oz of gold bullion and a patriotic design featured by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Several branches were demanded to issue Indian Half Eagles: Denver, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. Those minted in New Orleans bear the “O” mint mark on the reverse side. The higher prices of gold in the 1930s resulted in a massive hoarding and meltdown movement of gold coins. Several $5 Indian Half Eagles and other Pre-1933 Gold Coins disappeared, seriously affecting their availability in the bullion market. Today, SD Bullion offers 1909-O $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold coins, sealed and certified by NGC as AU-55 coins. Coin Highlights Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as AU-55 by NGC; Contains .2419 oz of actual gold content; Produced by the US Mint; Issued in New Orleans and carries the “O” mint mark; Pre-1933 Gold Coin; Holds a $5 face value; The obverse depicts the Indian design; The Bald Eagle design features the reverse. The Design The obverse depicts a Native American Chief looking left, encircled by thirteen five-pointed starts. The image is accompanied by the word “LIBERTY” and the year of issuance. The reverse feaures the majestic eagle perched on an arrow wrapped around an olive branch.  Additional engravings refer to the “O” mint mark, the inscriptions “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “FIVE DOLLARS.”  An NGC AU-55 coin Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) appraises and grades coins from various sovereign mints worldwide using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70, assessing the coin’s condition. AU-55 stands for Almost or About Uncirculated and describes a coin with slight wear on the high points and minor friction in the fields. The luster can range from almost nonexistent to virtually complete. Buy 1909-O NGC AU-55 $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coins at SD Bullion Own a piece of American history.  Purchase the 1909-O NGC AU-55 $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coin online, 24/7, from SD Bullion. If you require assistance, contact our service desk to place your order through our web chat feature or by calling 1(800)294-8732.