It's not a specific person - it's a stylized portrait of a Native American
Current retail value for a certified 1908 Half Eagle is about $5,000.00 in MS-64
The US has never made a gold half dollar.
The first Indian Head Half Eagle ($5) gold piece was struck in 1908. A coin of this kind dated 1880 would be a Liberty Head gold coin. Please check the coin again and post new question. Also look on the back of the coin for any mintmarks.
I suggest a collector, coin show or a coin dealer. Those are the safest places
The U.S. half dollar has never been made of gold. What you probably have is a gold-plated 1979 half-dollar. It's not really worth much above face value.
Around $140 if very worn, up to about $200 in nearly-new condition.
First off, WHY DO YOU HAVE A TWO AND A HALF DOLAR GOLD PIECE??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!
$178.00-$312.00 for circulated coins.
Current retail value for a certified 1908 Half Eagle is about $5,000.00 in MS-64
Value runs from $185.00 to $250.00 in circulated condition.
The 1905 Half Eagle [$5] bears a portrayal of Lady Liberty.
Post a new question and include the date, mintmark, and condition.
Only Liberty Head half eagles were made in 1904. The first Indian Head was made in 1908.
The US has never made a gold half dollar.
The first Indian Head Half Eagle ($5) gold piece was struck in 1908. A coin of this kind dated 1880 would be a Liberty Head gold coin. Please check the coin again and post new question. Also look on the back of the coin for any mintmarks.
The U.S. half dollar has never been made of gold. What you probably have is a gold-plated 1979 half-dollar. It's not really worth much above face value.
U.S. half dollars were never made of gold.