$47,000.00 USD
– SOLDThe 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.
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.
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.
