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This final issue from the New Orleans Mint is very rare and highly desired among 20th century gold enthusiasts. All grades are very scarce with uncirculated examples being few and far between with maybe around 100 known total. It is the most valuable coin in its series in the lower Mint State range. Only a couple of gems are known to exist and are quite prestigious pieces since whenever they do see the auction block they go for over half a million dollar. This issue is a true rarity. The rarity speaks for itself leaving the strike and overall diagnostics of the coin not overly important. With that said the 1909-O is pretty well struck except for the faint O mintmark and not very impressive luster and overall coloring.
Obverse Description
The obverse bears the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.
Reverse Description
The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 5 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9320
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1909-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
34,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8515
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Coin Value History
1909-O $5 MS
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1909-O $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$936,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $780,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1929 MS [Type]
![Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1929 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1916s-5-obv-legend.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,054 – $222,000
1908 $5 Indian MS
Worth: $1,062 – $75,000
1908-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $36,000
1908-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,054 – $222,000
1909 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $32,500
1909-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $40,000
1909-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $115,000
1910 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $60,000
1910-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $180,000
1910-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $115,000
1911 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $40,000
1911-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,279 – $312,000
1911-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $90,000
1912 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $40,000
1912-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $275,000
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$9,150
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$8,845
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$9,150
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$10,980
1909-O $5 MS62 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$23,180
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CMQ.
$15,860
1909-O $5 MS61 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$17,690
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$16,800
1909-O $5 XF45 PCGS....
$10,500
1909-O $5 MS63 NGC. Winter 1....
$63,000
1909-O $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
$216,000
1909-O $5 MS65 NGC....
$252,000
1909-O $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. The 1909-O is the final gold issue struck at the New Orleans Mint and the only...
$5,040
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. VF-30 (NGC). CAC.
$6,600
1909-O $5 VF35 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$7,800
1909-O $5 MS66 PCGS Secure. ...
$646,250
1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$9,760
1909-O $5 AU50 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$9,760
1909-O $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$11,590
1909-O $5 AU55 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$10,980
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