Indian Head Half Eagle (Replica / Copy)

United States · 1929

A gold-colored replica coin featuring an incuse Indian Head design on the obverse and an eagle standing on arrows on the reverse, with the word 'COPY' stamped clearly on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1929
Denomination: Five Dollars ($5)
Metal: Base metal replica stamped with 'COPY' (Originals were 90% gold, 10% copper)
Grade: Replica / Uncirculated finish

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Overview

A gold-colored replica coin featuring an incuse Indian Head design on the obverse and an eagle standing on arrows on the reverse, with the word 'COPY' stamped clearly on the reverse.

Historical significance

The genuine 1929 half eagle is a famous rarity with a very low mintage (only 662 pieces recorded, most melted), making it a multi-thousand dollar coin. This piece is a modern replica or tourist copy, as indicated by the 'COPY' stamp, manufactured to comply with the Hobby Protection Act.

Obverse (front)

Incuse design of a Native American chief wearing a feathered headdress facing left, surrounded by thirteen stars, the word 'LIBERTY' at the top, and the date '1929' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Incuse design of a proud bald eagle standing on a bundle of arrows tied with an olive branch, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' above, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' to the sides, 'FIVE DOLLARS' at the bottom, and the mandatory counterstamp 'COPY'.

Estimated value

$5 - $20 (melt or novelty value only)

What drives this coin's value

Presence of the 'COPY' counterstamp identifies this as a replica, limiting its value to novelty/collector interest rather than numismatic gold value.

Grade assessment

Replica / Uncirculated finish

Mintage & rarity

N/A for copies (Original 1929 mintage was 662, making it exceptionally rare)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Clearly marked with the word 'COPY' on the reverse, which is required by federal law for modern replicas. Genuine coins do not have this stamp and are composed of gold.