1909 $2 1/2

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# 1909 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin. PCGS MS-63 | Philadelphia Mint. A stunning example of the Indian Head Quarter Eagle series, this 1909 $2.50 gold piece represents a quintessential pre-1933 gold coin in near-gem condition. Designed by the renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, this coin features his distinctive incuse design, where the details are sunken into the surface rather than raised. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 441,760 pieces, this coin exemplifies the Indian Head Quarter Eagle series' elegant design and technical precision. Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, the piece weighs 4.18 grams and measures 18mm in diameter. The PCGS MS-63 grade indicates a well-preserved specimen with exceptional eye appeal and minimal marks typical of its grade. The coin exhibits the series' characteristic light to medium yellow gold coloration and displays excellent mint luster. As noted by specialists, this date is particularly notable for its superior strike, with full feather definition and a surface quality that approaches the aesthetic of contemporary satin finish Proofs. With only a limited number of specimens graded higher, this example represents an attractive opportunity for the discerning numismatist. Numismatic Details: - *Date:* 1909. - *Mint:* Philadelphia. - *Grading Service:* PCGS. - *Grade:* MS-63. - *Population:* 1,262 in higher grades. - *Certification:* #21364457