1909 Indian Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS).Enchanting satin surfaces are highly lustrous and bathed in beautiful, vivid reddish-orange color. Fully defined over even the most trivial features, virtually all areas are pristine to fully uphold the validity of the coveted premium Gem Uncirculated rating from PCGS.<p>With a respectable mintage of 627,060 circulation strikes and an above average rate of survival, the 1909 is one of the more readily obtainable Indian half eagles. Quite a few Gems exist, the issue actually ranks third, after only the 1908 and 1909-D, as the most plentiful Indian five in MS-65 and finer. In an absolute sense MS-65s are scarce, and premium quality Gems such as this PCGS MS-66 specimen are rare in an absolute sense and very rare from a market availability standpoint.PCGS# 8513. NGC ID: 28DH.PCGS Population: 11; 2 finer (both MS-66+).
