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There is no shortage of unique factors that highlight the history of the $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle. The coin was one of the first in American history to honor indigenous tribes in North America with an indigenous figure on its obverse, and was the first-ever incuse-struck American coin. The 1916 release of the coin was particularly notable in the program’s history. Now, 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Coins are available for purchase online in certified condition from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Indian Gold Half Eagles were introduced in 1908 by the United States Mint. Despite only being available for a total of 10 dates, the Indian Half Eagles managed to be struck by four different branches of the US Mint, with the 1909-O being the only issue of the coins by the New Orleans Mint.
The 1916 Indian Half Eagle is unique in that it marked the last release before a long hiatus as the US Mint halted gold coin production during World War I. Only the San Francisco Mint struck the coins in 1916 and just 240,000 coins were released in total.
In the obverse design of the 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle, you will find the left-profile bust of a tribal figure. This indigenous figure is captured with a tribal headdress on and his image is struck incuse into the surface of the coin, a first among American coins.
For the reverse side of 1916-S Indian Gold Half Eagles, the mint features an image of the American bald eagle. The eagle is shown here with its wings at its side as it sits perched on a sheaf of arrows. The sheaf is wrapped in an olive branch, balancing the war aspect of the arrows with the peace aspect of the olive branch.
These 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coins are available in Mint State 61 condition. Coins with this grade showcase diminished or noticeably impaired mint luster with clusters of large and small contact marks throughout the field.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
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There is no shortage of unique factors that highlight the history of the $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle. The coin was one of the first in American history to honor indigenous tribes in North America with an indigenous figure on its obverse, and was the first-ever incuse-struck American coin. The 1916 release of the coin was particularly notable in the program’s history. Now, 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Coins are available for purchase online in certified condition from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Indian Gold Half Eagles were introduced in 1908 by the United States Mint. Despite only being available for a total of 10 dates, the Indian Half Eagles managed to be struck by four different branches of the US Mint, with the 1909-O being the only issue of the coins by the New Orleans Mint.
The 1916 Indian Half Eagle is unique in that it marked the last release before a long hiatus as the US Mint halted gold coin production during World War I. Only the San Francisco Mint struck the coins in 1916 and just 240,000 coins were released in total.
In the obverse design of the 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle, you will find the left-profile bust of a tribal figure. This indigenous figure is captured with a tribal headdress on and his image is struck incuse into the surface of the coin, a first among American coins.
For the reverse side of 1916-S Indian Gold Half Eagles, the mint features an image of the American bald eagle. The eagle is shown here with its wings at its side as it sits perched on a sheaf of arrows. The sheaf is wrapped in an olive branch, balancing the war aspect of the arrows with the peace aspect of the olive branch.
These 1916-S $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle Coins are available in Mint State 61 condition. Coins with this grade showcase diminished or noticeably impaired mint luster with clusters of large and small contact marks throughout the field.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
