1911-D $2.50 Indian Gold NGC AU-58

The 1911-D $2.50 Indian Head quarter eagle represents a key date in the Indian Head gold series, minted at the Denver facility during the final years of this distinctive design. This issue was produced during a period of economic expansion in the early 20th century, when gold coinage played a vital role in American commerce. The 1911-D quarter eagle is particularly sought after by collectors due to its lower mintage compared to Philadelphia issues of the same era.

The obverse features Bela Lyon Pratt's incused Indian Head design, with the portrait struck below the coin's surface rather than in traditional relief. The legend LIBERTY arcs around the top with thirteen stars surrounding the border, while the date 1911 appears at the bottom. The reverse displays a majestic eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with an olive branch, surrounded by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the denomination 2 1/2 DOLLARS.

This specimen has been certified AU-58 by NGC, indicating nearly uncirculated condition with only slight traces of wear on the highest points. The coin exhibits warm golden luster with well-preserved detail throughout both the incused obverse design and the reverse eagle. The Indian Head quarter eagle series remains popular among collectors for its unique incused design and historical significance in early 20th century American coinage. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.