#26 • 1908 Liberty 2 1/2 DollarsIndian Head Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $500-700 Origin: Philadelphia, United States Denomination: 2 1/2 Dollars Year: 1908 Mint: Philadelphia Grade/Condition: VG Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1908, this $2.50 Indian Head gold quarter eagle represents the first year of Bela Lyon Pratt’s innovative incuse design, where the portrait and reverse devices are sunken below the surface rather than raised; a bold departure from traditional U.S. coinage. The obverse features a Native American chief in headdress; the reverse, a standing eagle grasping arrows and an olive branch. Believed to be in Very Good condition, this example shows moderate wear but retains its essential details. With its distinctive design and early date, it offers a tangible link to a unique chapter in American numismatic history.