1927 Indian Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle NGC MS63 Green Label

Why buy this $2.50 Gold 1927 Indian Head Quarter Eagle?

Bela Lyon Pratt's iconic Indian Head coinage is beloved among American collectors. Even non-collectors can't help but be fascinated by the incuse designs, which distinguish these coins from others throughout American history. At first controversial as potential collectors of dust and disease, today, these coins are cherished pieces of Americana. This one comes from the third to last year of issue in the series.

• This coin was $2.50 U.S. legal tender.
• This $2.50 piece was struck from 4.18 g of .900 fine gold.
• This coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
• This issue was part of a mintage of 388,000 pieces.
• Indian Head coinage is unique in that its designs are incuse.
• The incuse designs were highly controversial at first.
• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NCC) graded this piece Mint State 63.
• The coin's qualified for NGC's prestigious Green Label.

Powerful Indian Head Design by Bela Lyon Pratt

Obverse: On the obverse is a left-side profile of a Native American wearing a feathered headdress. His image is encircled by thirteen stars, which represent the original states, and two inscriptions, "LIBERTY" and "1927."

Reverse: On the reverse, two inscriptions, "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "IN GOD WE TRUST," flank an eagle. The eagle is perched on arrows that are wrapped in a branch. The name of the issuing country, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," arches over the image, while the coin's face value, "2 1/2 DOLLARS," is noted below.

Well Preserved MS63 with Green Label

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Mint State 63. That means that the coin has a slightly weak to average strike and no traces of wear. This grade comes on NGC's Green Label which is only awarded to coins that prior to being submitted to NGC for grading were first identified by the experts at Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA) for meeting a set of strict guidelines. This specimen then underwent NGC's exacting certification and encapsulation process.

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