1909-O Indian Half Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). This handsome example exhibits vivid honey-orange patina on both sides. Plenty of satiny luster remains, the devices sharply defined overall living up to the desirable Choice About Uncirculated grade from NGC. The O mintmark is bold and fully rounded with evidence of the typically seen doubling along its left side. 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.
