1925-D Indian Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle NGC MS65

Why purchase this 1925-D Indian Head Gold Quarter Eagle coin?

The U.S. Mint issued the Indian Head Gold Quarter Eagle series for a total of thirteen years, beginning in 1908. The 1925 release marked the return of the series after a ten-year hiatus which included the years of the First World War. The series featured an innovative rimless, incuse image created by Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, whose mentor had been Augustus Saint-Gaudens, designer of the 1907 Gold Double Eagle.

• This 1925 Indian Head Gold Quarter Eagle coin was struck at the Denver Mint.
• Only three dates in the series, 1911, 1914 and 1925, include the Denver Mint's "D" Mint mark.
• The 18 mm diameter coin contains 0.1210 Troy oz. of .900 fine gold.
• Final mintage is reported to be 578,000 coins.

Magnificent Quarter Eagle Imagery

Obverse: A Native American chief is portrayed on the obverse, facing left, wearing a spectacularly detailed ceremonial headdress. The portrait is surrounded by thirteen five-pointed stars, which are divided by the inscriptions "LIBERTY" and "1925." The artist's initials "BLP" appear above the date.

Reverse: A bald eagle is depicted on the reverse grasping an olive branch, while perched upon a cluster of arrows, with "2 1/2 DOLLARS" inscribed below. Additional inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "IN GOD WE TRUST," with the Mint mark "D" located near the arrowhead points.

Exceptional Mint State 65

This 1925-D Indian Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle coin received the grade of Mint State 65 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Expect the coin to be well struck, featuring a high percentage of original Mint luster and fantastic eye appeal. The coin is presented in a labeled NGC protective holder.

Add this 1925-D Indian Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle coin from the Denver Mint to your collection!