Why buy this 1926 $2.50 Gold Indian Head Quarter Eagle?
Bela Lyon Pratt's designs for the Quarter Eagle and Double Eagle stand out in America's rich numismatic history because they were incuse. That means that the designs were struck into the face of the coin rather than raised from them. That uniqueness makes these coins highly sought after among collectors and makes this 1926 Quarter Eagle an alluring option.
- This coin was $2.50 US legal tender.
- This coin was struck from 4.18 g of .900 fine gold.
- The coin was part of a mintage of 446,000.
- This coin features a pair of incuse designs.
- PCGS graded the coin Mint State 63.
Classic Native American Design by Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse: Like the reverse, the obverse was designed by Bela Lyon Pratt. A Native American man faces right wearing a large, feathered headdress. His effigy is encircled by two rim inscriptions, "LIBERTY" and "1926," and thirteen stars, which represent the issuing country's original states.
Reverse: On the reverse, an eagle stands proudly perched upon arrows. The arrows, which symbolize America's preparedness to fight for its values, are wrapped in an olive branch. The mottoes "E LURIBUS UNUM" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" flank the bird, while the name of the issuing country, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and the coin's face value, "2 1/2 DOLLARS," are inscribed along the rim.
Beautifully Maintained MS63
The experts at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) certified that this coin is in Mint State 63 condition. That means that the coin has about an average strike and shows no traces of wear.
Don't miss your chance to own this $2.50 Gold Indian 1926 Head Quarter Eagle.
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