1911-D Indian Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.A magnificent CAC-approved example of this Denver Mint rarity. The complexion is radiant and flashy with strong luster and medium gold patina throughout. The fields show just trivial imperfections which are largely unnoticed to the naked eye. Sharply struck and attractive in hand.pThe production of 72,500 half eagles at the Denver Mint in 1911 gives this issue one of lowest mintages in the Indian series, second only to the 1909-O. Mintmark collecting was still in its infancy at the time and most collectors were content to add a Proof example for the year. As such, the 1911-D $5 is one of the most challenging Indian half eagles to locate in Mint State. While relatively available in AU, the issue becomes conditionally scarce any higher and most Mint State examples are at the lowest levels. The mass meltings of the late 1930s further reduced the number of available specimens. The 1911-D half eagle has long been recognized as a key date issue and is always in demand by specialists in 20th century gold coinage.p
