Description
1929 $5 Gold Indian Tribute Proof – 24K Gold-Clad Replica (Non-Monetary)
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Historical Inspiration:
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Commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 to revitalize U.S. coin designs
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Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, introducing a groundbreaking incused design (engraved into the surface rather than raised)
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Design Significance:
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Features a detailed portrait of a Native American chief on the obverse
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Unlike any other circulating U.S. coin of its time due to its recessed engraving style
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End of an Era:
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The 1929 issue marked the final year the $5 Gold Indian was produced for circulation
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Production ceased following the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and never resumed
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This made the original 1929 $5 Gold Indian one of the rarest U.S. gold coins
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Tribute Proof Details:
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Privately minted (non-monetary, not legal tender)
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Clad in 6 milligrams of 24K gold
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Mirror-like proof finish highlights the original design’s artistry
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An affordable way to own a piece of American numismatic history
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Perfect for:
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Collectors of historical coins and gold replicas
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Fans of U.S. coin design and presidential coinage reforms
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Gifts for history buffs or coin enthusiasts
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