Lot 17
1927 $2 1/2
NGC 65
Starting bid
$1,400
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 65
- Certificate
- 1665794007
- Denomination
- $2 1/2
- Year
- 1927
- Series
- Indian Quarter Eagles
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
1927 $2 1/2 Gold Quarter Eagle. This $2.50 gold piece, commonly known as a Quarter Eagle, represents an important denomination from the final years of U.S. circulating gold coinage. The 1927 issue is a notable date within the series, struck during a period of relative economic stability in the pre-Depression era. This piece contains .242 troy ounces of pure gold, making it a desirable holding for both numismatists and precious metals investors. Grading and Condition. Certified by NGC as MS-65, this example exhibits well-preserved surfaces with strong eye appeal befitting the Gem Mint State grade. The technical assessment reflects a coin that has retained its original luster and displays minimal imperfections consistent with the assigned grade. The NGC Certificate Number 1665794007 provides full authentication and grading verification. Significance. Quarter Eagles from the 1920s remain popular among collectors seeking classic U.S. gold coinage. The 1927 date falls within the later production years of this iconic series, making well-preserved examples increasingly valued. As a pre-1933 gold coin, this piece carries both numismatic and historical significance, representing an era before the U.S. gold recall. Collectors of type coins, date sets, and gold specialists continue to seek quality examples such as this MS-65 specimen.




