Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1908 Indian Head Quarter Eagle is the first year of issue of the series. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. The coin is easy to obtain in all grades. In general retail values for low grade coins are $210.00-$255.00, better grade are $320.00-$340.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $350.00-$390.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
Current retail value for a certified 1908 Half Eagle is about $5,000.00 in MS-64
The US five dollar gold piece was first minted in 1795. There were many designs. The most common designs were the Liberty Head Type (1839-1908) and Indian Head Type (1908-1929).
Two different designs were struck that year, one with a picture of Miss Liberty and one with an Indian Head image. Please see the Related Questions for more information.
No US $1 coins were struck in 1908, look at the coin again and post new question.
Indian head quarter eagles were made from 1908 to 1929. Please post a new question with the coin's date, and whether there's a mint mark letter next to the arrowheads on the back.
Current retail value for a certified 1908 Half Eagle is about $5,000.00 in MS-64
The US five dollar gold piece was first minted in 1795. There were many designs. The most common designs were the Liberty Head Type (1839-1908) and Indian Head Type (1908-1929).
Two different designs were struck that year, one with a picture of Miss Liberty and one with an Indian Head image. Please see the Related Questions for more information.
Around $140 if very worn, up to about $200 in nearly-new condition.
If you mean a $2.50 Gold coin dated 1908 retail values for a circulated coin are $185.00-$250.00 with uncirculated at $350.00+
Value runs from $185.00 to $250.00 in circulated condition.
In order to give an accurate estimate, the coin should be seen. I suggest you take it to a coin dealer and have it appraised.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, retail values are $350.00-$510.00 depending on the actual grade of the coin. The value just for the gold is $292.00
No US $1 coins were struck in 1908, look at the coin again and post new question.
The 1908 Indian Head penny is a very common cent even today. Its value in circulated condition is only about $1-3.
Be sure to distinguish this coin from the Indian Head design that was also struck in 1908. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010: Very worn condition - $312 Moderately worn - $336 Slightly worn - $354 Almost no wear - $391 Uncirculated - $444 to $19,240 depending on quality
Indian head quarter eagles were made from 1908 to 1929. Please post a new question with the coin's date, and whether there's a mint mark letter next to the arrowheads on the back.