#377 • 1909 Indian Head Five Dollar Gold Coin

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

High bid $800.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $1,000-1,300 Origin: Denver, U.S.A Denomination: 5 Dollars Year: 1909 Mint: Denver Mint Grade/Condition: Estimated: F or VF Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.4 grams Additional Description: Minted at the Denver Mint in 1909, this Indian Head five-dollar gold coin features Bela Lyon Pratt’s distinctive incuse design, with a Native American head wearing a headdress on the obverse and a bold eagle on the reverse. Believed to grade between Fine and Very Fine, the coin shows gentle circulation wear while preserving clear detail in both the portrait and the eagle. Coins from the Denver Mint during this period are admired for their sharp strikes and warm, even toning.