1927 $2 1/2

Description

1927 $2 1/2 Gold Quarter Eagle, NGC MS-65. This $2.50 gold piece, commonly known as a Quarter Eagle, represents one of the final years of the classic American gold coinage era prior to the 1933 suspension of gold coin production. The 1927 date places this coin in the later period of the Quarter Eagle series, which had been minted intermittently since 1796. Struck at one of the U.S. Mint facilities, this piece contains .242 troy ounces of pure gold and maintains the standard weight and fineness established for the denomination. The coin has been certified by NGC as MS-65, indicating a choice uncirculated specimen with full mint luster and only light surface marks consistent with the grade. At this grade level, the coin exhibits attractive eye appeal with well-preserved design details and a lustrous surface that reflects its preservation since leaving the mint. The reverse and obverse should display the characteristic sharp strikes and original mint bloom expected of premium uncirculated examples. This Quarter Eagle represents an important piece of pre-Depression era American coinage and appeals to collectors focused on early 20th-century gold issues, type collectors seeking examples of the Quarter Eagle series, and those building comprehensive collections of U.S. gold coins. The MS-65 grade provides an excellent balance of quality and value for this classic denomination. NGC Certification #3221933002