Grading Opinions Sought: $5 Gold Indian

Hi everyone! I was at an auction today and was looking at several lots when I stumbled upon this beauty. The lot was listed as a 1908 $5 Indian. What they missed was the fairly faint but present S mintmark.

Since I have never owned a $5 Indian, I was hoping you all could give me your opinions on grade.

 

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Mike , I wish the pics were a little clearer . But definitely a beauty , AU-55 .

 

I took a better pic, Rusty. When I saw it, I agreed that it was fuzzy.

 

Did you get it? Good price? I would agree AU probably. But since the price jump is so big between XF and AU, I would want to pay closer to XF just in case. Nice find!

 

Yes, I won it for more than I should have paid for a 1908, but less than I should have paid for a 1908-S

 

Beautiful coin. EF-something.

 

XF-45.......

 

With the new pics probably high XF-45 , as now it looks like wear on the wing and leg . But still a nice coin that I'd love to own , nice pick up .

 

45 is about where I had it pegged. I paid XF money for it.

It also amazes me that the mintmark is so faint, but as I understand, it's not a problem.

 

I need to pick me up one of these , I have the 1/4 but need the 1/2 eagle . Now if I can just find an S selling for a Philli .

 

XF 45 ...probably about $225 - $250 price difference b/t these two dates.

 

good deal, congrats

 

VF30

 

XF40

 

XF but definitely one for the grading services. NGC is my personal preference for this type of gold. You never really know and they may surprise you.

 

While I think that many might submit this coin for grading, after I finished with all of the fees, I might lose any profit that I have in the coin.

I think that this one is going to remain raw. At least while I own it.

Thanks for all of the input everyone!

 

I do see an S mm quite plainly congrats....

 

VF30

 

P.S. This series is probably the most difficult to grade of all U.S. coin series.