1908 (D) Indian Head Half Eagle
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$74,750 MS65 06-01-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1908 (D) Indian Head Half Eagle is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Indian Head Half Eagles 1908-1929 series. With a mintage of 148,000, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 18% of production. The obverse features a Native American chief wearing a feathered headdress, designed in incuse (sunken) relief — a revolutionary departure from traditional raised relief coinage and the reverse displays a standing eagle on a bundle of arrows with an olive branch, in incuse (sunken) relief. First year of the incuse half eagle. Philadelphia and Denver struck coins. Initial controversy over the sunken-relief design. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $1.4K to $2.5K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8511.
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