$2.5 Indian
$2.5 Indian
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Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, the $2.50 Indian Head is part of a series commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt to revitalize U.S. coinage. While smaller than the Saint-Gaudens coins, the Indian Head series showcases Pratt's innovative approach to coin design.
Details
Details
Gold Content – 0.12094 oz.
Gross Weight – 4.18 g
Composition – 90% gold, 10% copper
Coin Diameter – 18 mm
Thickness – 1.14 mm
Mint Dates – 1908-1915; 1925-1929
Design
Design
The obverse features a Native American chief, a groundbreaking portrayal for U.S. coinage. The reverse depicts a bald eagle amidst olive branches, with standard inscriptions.
Minting
Minting
A pioneering aspect of the $2.50 Indian Head is its use of incuse relief, a technique that creates a sunken design. Despite initial controversy, it's now recognized as a distinctive feature of these coins.
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