USA 5 dollars Indian Head 1912
USA, San Francisco


Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | 5 dollars |
Krause number | KM# 129 |
Mintage | 392,000 |
Metal | Gold 0.900 |
thickness | 1.42 mm |
diameter | 21.6 mm |
weight | 8.359 g |
Obverse:

People
Star
Creators:
Bela Lyon Pratt (BLP)
LIBERTY
Reverse:

Bird
Creators:
Bela Lyon Pratt (BLP)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FIVE DOLLARS
IN GOD WE TRUST
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 1912-S Indian half eagle is one of the hardest coins to fins in uncirculated grades. Not only were the coins poorly produced to begin with, but most of the 392,000 coins mintage was released directly into circulation and not saved. This means that this date is excessively rare in gem.Read More