1909 Indian Head $2.50 quarter Eagle Gold coin pendant. 4.8gm
In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt wasnt too pleased with the way American coins for sale looked at the time. It was said that the Hero of San Juan Hill thought the current coins were not grand enough and did not represent America well enough. Following his complaint, an artist by the name of Augustus Saint-Gaudens was brought in to change the designs. The 2.50 Indian Head gold coin has a diameter of 18mm. With a reeded edge, it weighs in at just 4.18g. Like all United States Mint gold coins minted prior to the key date of 1933, the composition is 90% gold and 10% copper. Mint officials used this alloy to enhance the durability and wear resistance of coins which were meant for circulation.
The addition of copper increased the hardness of significantly. Measurement/Size: 25.1 (with bale) x 18.7mm x 2mm. (1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 dime = 17.9mm).
It comes with complimentary gift box. All jewelry items are pre-owned unless otherwise stated. This means they have the usual aspects of pre-owned jewelry, such as light scratches, wear and tarnish. If there is a major dent, ding, flaw, or bend, it will be noted in the description. If you expect it is perfect like new , the item may not fit for your need. (Gem stone/item may appear larger in photos). The item "1909 Indian Head $2.50 quarter Eagle Gold coin pendant. 4.8gm" is in sale since Friday, May 7, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Bracelets & Charms". The seller is "esalef39" and is located in Houston, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, China, Ukraine, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.- Brand: Unbranded
- Ethnic Origin: Indian
- Jewelry Department: Fine
