1908 Indian Head $2.50 United States Gold Coin Philadelphia Mint

1908 Indian Head – Inscription: $2.5, BLP, Pluribus Unum, In God we Trust, Liberty 1908 – Weight 4.18grams 90% Gold

$2.50 Indian Head Gold Coin, was designed by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. This coin is a collector’s favourite and includes the distinctive incuse design, where both the Native American head and the eagle are struck below the surface.

The 1908 Indian Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle gold coin was minted at the Philadelphia Mint, as there is no mint mark present on the coin. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint traditionally do not carry a mint mark.

Coin Features:

• Year: 1908

• Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt

• Composition: 90% Gold (0.900 fineness)

• Weight: 4.18 grams

• Diameter: 18.0 mm

• Thickness: 1.2 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Krause Number: 128

Design Highlights:

• Obverse (Front): Depicts a Native American profile in a traditional war bonnet, symbolizing leadership and unity. The design is encircled by 13 stars, with the inscription “LIBERTY” and the year “1908.”

• Reverse (Back): A majestic eagle perched on olive branches, representing peace and strength. The mottoes “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are prominently displayed.

General Description and Condition: The Coin is sold in general circulated condition with marks and signs of wear throughout.

The Native American chief is well-preserved. The facial features, the headdress’s feathers, and the texture around the headdress are still clearly visible with marks round this area appropriate to it’s age.

The date is sharp, with clean and clear numerals with little wear to this area.

The inscription “LIBERTY” at the top of the coin and the stars around the edge are all intact and legible, but there is slight softening in certain parts of the relief.

There are scuff marks and slight surface abrasions on the higher points of the design, such as the headdress, the chief’s profile, and around the “LIBERTY” text. There are no deep gouges, suggesting general circulation wear.

Eagle Design: The details of the eagle, especially the wings, feathers, and body, remain well-defined. Some minor flattening might be visible on the highest points of the wings and head, indicating slight wear from circulation.

The words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and the denomination “2 1/2 DOLLARS” are all legible.

There might be a slight softening of these letters due to circulation, especially toward the edges, but they are not excessively worn.

There is one notable mark that I have to capture to the best of my ability in photos on the left hand side of the coin.

Additionally there are very light abrasions and scuff marks across the reverse, mostly noticeable on the raised parts, such as the eagle’s body and the inscriptions.

The reeded edge: Seems in good condition with some nicks from general use I have highighted the most notable one in one of the photos.

✈️ In terms of logistics, we offer a variety of options:

The Coin can be picked up from our physical store in Gibraltar or shipped to your destination.

If shipped out, it will be sent tracked and signed for via Royal Mail. We will dispatch in 3 working days or less and provide a tracking number.

There are sometimes general delays during the shipping process. This is out of our control, so if you are looking for a guaranteed speedy delivery, this listing might be for somebody else; rest assured, we want all packages delivered as quickly as possible and do everything in our power to do so.

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