1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).Lovely medium gold patina blankets both sides, the surfaces revealing tinges of light olive as the coin rotates away from direct lighting. Plenty of satin to softly frosted luster remains, the devices sharply defined overall to further uphold the validity of the coveted near-Mint rating from NGC. The O mintmark is bold with minor repunching along its left edge, this being the most frequently encountered variety of the issue. The eagerly sought 1909-O half eagle is not only the sole New Orleans Mint Indian half eagle, but it is also 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 a mere 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.
