1914 $2.50 Indian NGC MS63

The 1914 $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle is a striking and historically significant coin that continues to capture the attention of collectors and gold investors alike. Graded Mint State 63 by NGC, this example offers a blend of originality, sharp detail, and strong luster, making it a standout piece in any U.S. gold collection.

This quarter eagle is part of the renowned Indian Head design series, which ran from 1908 to 1929. Designed by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, it broke from traditional raised relief coinage by utilizing an innovative incuse design, where the devices and inscriptions are recessed into the surface. The obverse features a Native American wearing a feathered war bonnet, surrounded by thirteen stars and the word LIBERTY. The reverse shows a proud bald eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with an olive branch below, symbolizing both strength and peace.

Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a total mintage of only 240,117, the 1914 issue is one of the more desirable dates in the series. In MS63 condition, it offers above-average quality for a century-old gold coin. The fields are clean for the grade, with well-preserved design elements and original surfaces that add to its eye appeal.