1928 $2 1/2PCGS Plus

Description

1928 Indian Head $2 1/2 Gold Coin, PCGS MS-64. This Philadelphia-minted quarter eagle represents a significant offering from the final years of the Indian Head $2 1/2 series. Struck to a mintage of 416,000 pieces, the 1928 is notably scarcer in higher grades than its immediate predecessors, with MS-64 examples proving considerably more elusive than commonly assumed. The present coin, certified by PCGS as MS-64 (Certificate #55900878), exemplifies the quality and rarity that defines this date in premium condition. Designed by the renowned Bela Lyon Pratt, this quarter eagle exhibits the characteristic features collectors seek: well-struck surfaces with excellent frosty luster and attractive medium gold coloration with subtle greenish undertones typical of the issue. The coin displays the reeded edge and maintains the full details expected of the grade. Population data confirms the scarcity of this specimen, with only 152 total examples graded by PCGS and a notably limited number certified finer than MS-65. The 1928 Indian Head quarter eagle occupies an important position in the series, particularly in MS-64 and finer grades where gems are genuinely scarce. This date represents one of the more challenging acquisitions for advanced collectors seeking complete date runs, and high-quality examples such as this continue to command strong collector interest. Price guide value: $1,300.