Indian Half Eagle

1912 Indian Half Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. Proof Details--Cleaned (NGC).

Otherwise golden-olive patina brightens to medium gold as the surfaces dip into a light. Wispy hairlines and a somewhat subdued appearance explain the NGC qualifier, but there are few sizeable marks, and close inspection with a loupe reveals remnants of the sandblast finish within the recesses of the design. From a mintage of 144 Proof half eagles of the date, survivors of which are thought to number no more than 100 coins in all grades.

PCGS# 8543. NGC ID: 28E6.

Estimate: $ 3000