Indian $5
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Spanning 1908 to 1929, the Indian $5 catalog contains 32 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1915 Indian $5 at just 75 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1909-O Indian $5 at up to $390,000 in top grade.
Indian $5 · All Strikes Mintage by Year
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About the Indian $5
The Indian $5 1908 - 1929 coin is a popular coin among coin collectors. It was minted by the U.S. Mint from 1908 to 1929 and features the classic design of an Indian Head on the obverse side and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse. The Indian Head design was created by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, and is one of the most recognizable designs in U.S. coinage.
The Indian $5 1908 - 1929 coin was produced in various mints across the United States, including Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. It was minted in two distinct versions; the large Indian Head type was only produced from 1908 to 1913 and the smaller version from 1913 to 1929. The smaller variety is more common, with mintages ranging from 133,000 to more than 5 million coins.
The Indian $5 1908 - 1929 coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, and weighs 8.36 grams with a diameter of 21.6 mm. It is estimated to have a melt value of around $300 due to its gold content. This coin is highly sought after by coin collectors due to its rare and beautiful design.
The Indian $5 1908 - 1929 coin has received various certifications from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). The most common grade is MS-63 and the coin will have bright surfaces and a strong strike, with a few minor blemishes or abrasions. The most valuable grade is MS-67, with a coin in this grade being immaculately presentable with full mint luster and no visible surface defects.
Overall, the Indian $5 1908 - 1929 coin is an iconic piece of U.S. coinage and is a great addition to any coin collection. It is a stunning coin that has retained its value over the years due to its rarity and beauty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Indian $5 minted?
- The Indian $5 was minted by United States from 1908 to 1929.
- How many Indian $5 coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 14,079,143 Indian $5 coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Indian $5?
- Indian $5 coins were struck with the following mintmarks: D, O, S. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Indian $5 made of?
- The Indian $5 is made of gold (.900) (.100 copper), weighs 8.359 grams, and measures 21.6 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Indian $5 worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $390,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.