Pre-1933 Gold · $5

1929 Indian Head Half Eagle

$5 · Pre-1933 Gold · Bela Lyon Pratt

Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt

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Coin facts

Denomination: $5
Metal: gold
Series: Indian Head
Year: 1929
Era: Pre-1933 Gold

Where to buy

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