coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Indian Gold \ 1908
The 1908 $2.50 Indian Gold coin, also known as the Indian Head Quarter Eagle, features a distinctive design by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. This coin was minted in a variety of years from 1908 to 1929 and is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper. The obverse depicts a Native American chief in a feathered headdress, while the reverse showcases an eagle perched on a branch. It has a total weight of 4.18 grams and a diameter of 18 mm. The 1908 coin, particularly in the higher grades, is sought after by collectors for its artistic design and historical significance.
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1908 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Indian Gold | 1908 | Philadelphia |
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1908 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Indian Gold | 1908 | Philadelphia |