Whitman Expo
1911-D $5 Gold MS Values
Details
The 1911-D is a date and mintmark combination that is quite popular amongst all Indian Gold with each series holding fame and rarity in this issue. This Half Eagle is known only in miniscule numbers in gem condition making it one of the greater 20th century gold condition rarities on the market. Saying just a handful exist would be way over estimating it. MS63 is truly the finest grade of this issue that can be found in any sense of abundance.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $1,108.62
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
72,500
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.359 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1911
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
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