Lot 11
1912 $2 1/2
PCGS 63
Starting bid
$1,700
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 63
- Certificate
- 35198019
- Denomination
- $2 1/2
- Year
- 1912
- Series
- Indian Quarter Eagles
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1912 $2 1/2 Gold Indian Head Quarter Eagle - PCGS MS63. A beautiful example of the sought-after *Indian Head Quarter Eagle* series from the Philadelphia Mint, this 1912 $2.50 gold piece represents a remarkable numismatic treasure. Designed by the renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, this coin showcases the distinctive incuse design that makes the Indian Head gold series so unique. Struck with a total mintage of 616,000 pieces, this PCGS MS63 specimen offers exceptional eye appeal for the grade. The coin exhibits the characteristic greenish-orange gold coloration noted by specialists, with subtle surface granularity typical of the issue. Despite minor border softness, the strike remains relatively sharp, capturing the intricate details of Pratt's innovative design. Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, this quarter eagle weighs 4.18 grams and measures 18mm in diameter, featuring a reeded edge. With only 1,106 total pieces graded by PCGS, and just 927 in higher grades, this coin represents a scarce and collectible example of early 20th-century American coinage. The PCGS certification #35198019 guarantees the coin's authenticity and condition. Numismatic Highlights: - *PCGS MS63* grade. - Philadelphia Mint (P mintmark). - Rare and collectible pre-1933 gold issue. - Bela Lyon Pratt design. - Low population with strong collector demand




