1909-O $5 MS(PCGS#8515)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2234

Grade

AU58

Price

15,860

Lot Description

This handsome piece exhibits deep, vivid, honey-rose color on both sides. Plenty of mint luster remains, the devices sharply defined in most areas and living up to the desirable Choice About Uncirculated grade from PCGS. The O mintmark is bold and fully rounded.<p>The eagerly sought 1909-O half eagle is the only New Orleans Mint Indian half eagle, as well as the only issue in the four popular Indian and Saint-Gaudens gold series of the early 20th century attributed to this Southern coinage facility. With just 34,200 pieces produced, the 1909-O is also the lowest mintage circulation strike of its type and survivors see strong demand at every grade level.