The 1914-D is among the most consistently well produced issues in the Indian half eagle series, and the present example lives up to that expectation. Both sides are crisply impressed with razor sharp design elements and a bold, crystal clear D mintmark. The luster is actually superior by the standards of the type, with considerably more vibrancy and minimal granularity to the satin texture. Beautiful rose-orange patina blankets both sides of this solidly graded, aesthetically pleasing Gem. The Denver Mint resumed half eagle production in 1914 after a hiatus of two years. This was the final delivery of this denomination from the Colorado coinage facility. This issue is a median rarity among Indian fives, we and Mike Fuljenz both ranking it 14th in overall Mint State rarity among the 24 issues of this type. (References are A Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins: 1907-1933 by David W. Akers, 2008 revision and Indian Gold Coins of the 20th Century, 2010, respectively.) In Gem Mint State his type as a whole is among the rarest in the four popular 20th century gold series, quarter eagle to double eagle, the 1914-D is seldom offered above the MS-64 grade level. Fuljenz elaborates:<em style="line-height:1.5;">"In the lower Uncirculated grades, the 1914-D Half Eagle is common and even MS63 pieces are fairly easy to locate. In MS64 this date is moderately scarce and compares favorably to the 1914 [which, interestingly, has the exact same circulation strike mintage as the 1914-D: 247,000 pieces]. In MS65 it is quite rare and harder to locate than its Philadelphia counterpart." Advanced 20th century gold collectors would be wise to take full advantage of this opportunity to acquire a Gem 1914-D Indian half eagle.， Est. $17,500-$25,000
