Lot 16
1926 $2 1/2
PCGS 65
Starting bid
$1,380
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 65
- Certificate
- 56090686
- Denomination
- $2 1/2
- Year
- 1926
- Series
- Indian Quarter Eagles
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1926-P Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin. PCGS MS-65 | Bela Lyon Pratt Design | Exceptional Quality. A stunning example of the Indian Head Quarter Eagle series, this 1926 Philadelphia mint $2.50 gold piece represents the pinnacle of Pre-1933 American gold coinage. Struck during the later years of this beloved design, the coin exhibits remarkable preservation and eye appeal. Graded a premium *PCGS MS-65*, this specimen showcases the characteristic frosty luster and exceptional strike typical of the finest 1926 quarter eagles. The surfaces display a mesmerizing palette of pale rose and greenish gold tones, creating an extraordinary visual presentation. With a total population of just 915 coins, this piece ranks among the more desirable examples of its vintage. Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, this coin features the innovative incuse design that sets the Indian Head gold series apart from other contemporary coinage. Minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a modest mintage of 446,000 pieces, the 1926 issue represents a relatively accessible date for advanced collectors. The coin's technical specifications include 90% gold composition, weighing 4.18 grams with a precise 18mm diameter and reeded edge. Numismatic Highlights: - PCGS Certification: 56090686. - Mintage: 446,000. - Population: 163 coins in higher grades. - Price Guide Value: $2,150. An exceptional opportunity for the discerning gold coin collector, this 1926 Quarter Eagle represents the pinnacle of Pre-1933 gold coinage artistry and preservation.




