1926 $2 1/2

Description

1926 $2 1/2 Gold Quarter Eagle. This NGC MS-65 example represents a well-preserved specimen of the classic American quarter eagle denomination. The 1926 quarter eagle is a notable issue from the final decade of regular circulation gold coinage production, struck at the Philadelphia Mint without mint mark. The coin exhibits the characteristic design by Bela Lyon Pratt, featuring Lady Liberty in profile on the obverse and an eagle at rest on the reverse—a distinctive artistic approach that set these coins apart from their contemporaries. The MS-65 grade indicates a coin with attractive surfaces and luster, demonstrating only light evidence of handling consistent with Mint State preservation. At this grade level, the strike details are well-defined, and the overall eye appeal is considerable. The 1926 date falls within a period of moderate mintage for the denomination, making quality examples such as this desirable to collectors pursuing complete type sets or date runs of early twentieth-century gold coinage. NGC Certification Number: 50251916