1908 $5 INDIAN

Description

Exquisite 1908 Indian Eagle in MS 66

1908 $5 MS 66 PCGS. This cataloger had the pleasure of describing the MS 64 PCGS 1908 half eagle in the Peter Bronson Collection that we offered as lot 8028 in our 1999 Chicago ANA Sale. A premium quality near-Gem, that coin was, at the time of the auction, one of the most impressive survivors of this first-year issue that we had ever offered. The consignment of the present Gem, however, has given us a new appreciation of the 1908 Indian half eagle. This smooth, softly frosted example was probably preserved as a memento from the first year of Pratt's incuse half eagle. There is not a single distracting blemish on the deeply colored, crimson-gold surfaces. The strike is superior to that often encountered on survivors of this series, and every feature is boldly defined and crisp. An exceptional representative of this otherwise easily obtainable date. Population: 9 in 66, with a single MS 67 specimen finer (12/00).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28DE, PCGS# 8510, GSID# 9308)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 577,800

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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