Lot 60
1926 $2 1/2
NGC 65
Starting bid
$1,390
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 65
- Certificate
- 8210942007
- Denomination
- $2 1/2
- Year
- 1926
- Series
- Indian Quarter Eagles
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
1926 Indian Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 Gold Coin. A stunning example of pre-Depression era American coinage, this 1926 Indian Head Quarter Eagle represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century numismatic artistry. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this $2.50 gold piece showcases the iconic design by renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, featuring a distinctive incuse (recessed) Native American portrait on the obverse. Certified by NGC at a pristine MS-65 grade (certificate #8210942007), this coin displays exceptional mint state preservation with remarkable luster and eye appeal. The golden-orange surfaces exhibit minimal marks, highlighting the exceptional quality of this vintage gold coin. The quarter eagle represents a key collectible from the roaring twenties era, a period of significant economic and cultural transformation in the United States. These Indian Head quarter eagles were produced in relatively limited quantities, making high-grade examples like this particularly desirable for serious numismatists and gold coin collectors. The coin's sharp strike and clean fields demonstrate remarkable preservation, offering a glimpse into the exceptional minting techniques of the mid-1920s. A premium representative of this classic pre-1933 gold series that will undoubtedly enhance any sophisticated numismatic collection.




