2061: 1908 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Start Price USD 8,500.00 Current Price USD 29,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, December 05, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location George R. Brown Convention Center See more about '2061: 1908 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC.' Description click for larger image2061: 1908 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC. 1908 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Bela Lyon Pratt developed the unusual sunken Indian Head design for the quarter eagles and half eagles introduced in 1908. The design work is such that the highest point of the motifs is at the same level as the surrounding fields. At one time, Pratt had actually studied under the tutelage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Regarding his design, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth observe: "Pratt's bold and dynamic incuse designs were sunk into the coin, as opposed to raised by the dies, and new concept for regular-issue coinage of the U.S. Mint." The word "incuse" is often associated with these coins, but technically is incorrect. The actual design is raised, but then sunk below the surrounding surfaces. Dr. William Bigelow was a friend of Pratt, and he was also a friend of President Theodore Roosevelt. It was through Bigelow's efforts that Pratt was selected to prepare the new Indian design for the quarter eagle and half eagle gold coins. Both denominations first appeared in 1908 and continued until 1929, with various intermissions during the time span. The design had its critics who came up with some imaginative reasons that it should not be produced. Among the most imaginative: the design would trap germs and disease-bearing dirt, proving unhealthy. This amazing Premium Gem is boldly detailed and fully brilliant with impressive light yellow luster. The surfaces are essentially pristine without any visible blemishes on either side. Population: 15 in 66, 1 finer (10/08). 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