1910 $2.50 Indian Head NGC PF66

$47,000.00 USD

– SOLD

The Indian Head Quarter Eagle ($2.50 gold piece) was designed by Bela Lyon Pratt and first introduced in 1908. This coin, along with the $5 Indian Head Half Eagle, was notable for its incuse (sunken) design, a radical departure from traditional raised-relief U.S. coinage.

The 1910 proof quarter eagle was minted during a time of economic stability in the U.S., before the onset of World War I. It was struck in matte proof format, a technique used by the U.S. Mint from 1908 to 1915 for gold proofs. This matte finish, inspired by European coinage, was meant to provide a more artistic and durable appearance. However, it was not widely popular among collectors at the time, making surviving specimens exceedingly rare today.

Obverse (Front) Design

  • Features a Native American chief in full headdress, symbolizing strength, pride, and the nation’s historical roots.

  • The word "LIBERTY" appears above the portrait.

  • Thirteen stars encircle the design, representing the original U.S. colonies.

  • The year 1910 is inscribed below the chief’s portrait.

    Reverse (Back) Design

    • Depicts a standing eagle on a bundle of arrows, with an olive branch beneath, symbolizing the balance between war and peace.

    • Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and "IN GOD WE TRUST".

    • The denomination "2 ½ DOLLARS" is inscribed at the bottom.