What is the value of a 1909 US 5 dollar gold piece?

Answer 1

Depending on the condition a 1909 Indian Head $5 gold coin books for 468 in VF condition, or if it is a 1909-O it books for $2150 in VF condition.

Some specifics:Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter to the left of the arrowheads. It may be blank or there may be a D, O or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2012:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $444

Moderately worn - $468

Slightly worn - $492

Almost no wear - $514

Uncirculated - $640 to $30,710 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $444

Moderately worn - $468

Slightly worn - $492

Almost no wear - $514

Uncirculated - $570 to $31,390

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Moderately worn - $960

Slightly worn - $2,220

Almost no wear - $10,544

Uncirculated - $29,380 to $810,000

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $444

Moderately worn - $468

Slightly worn - $492

Almost no wear - $710

Uncirculated - $1,590 to $104,630

DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.