1926 $2.50 Gold MS Values

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Melt: $578.82 (0.1210 oz Gold)

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1926 $2.50 Gold MS Values

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The 1926 Indian Quarter Eagle is very common like the 1925-D but it differs greatly in appearance. Another type coin issue but there seem to be far more attractive pieces available on the market compared to most other dates. For relatively cheap a collector can fill this whole in their collection for an affordable price and get a lustrous, fully struck stunner at the same time with minor difficulty.

up This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $578.82

Obverse: The obverse features the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.

Reverse: The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.

Basic Information

GSID:

8611

Coin Date:

1926

Denomination:

$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

446,000

Coinage Type:

Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years:

1908-1929

Composition:

90% gold; 10% silver & copper

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

4.18 gr

Weight:

0.1344 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.121 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

18 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Bella Lyon Pratt

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1926

Obverse Designer:

Bela Lyon Pratt

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2 1/2 DOLLARS

Reverse Designer:

Beyla Lyon Pratt

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