1914 $2.50 Indian Head Gold PCGS MS-64

The $2.50 Indian Head gold series, designed by Bela Lyon Pratt and introduced in 1908, brought a bold new artistic direction to American coinage with its distinctive incuse relief - a style borrowed from ancient Egyptian and Native American traditions. The 1914 Philadelphia issue is a moderately scarce date within the series, with a mintage that keeps collector demand consistently strong for problem-free examples in all grades.

The obverse presents a left-facing Native American chief in full feathered headdress, rendered in Pratt's characteristic sunken relief against a flat field. The legend "LIBERTY" arcs above, flanked by thirteen stars, with the date 1914 below. The reverse features a bold eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with an olive branch, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the denomination "2 1/2 DOLLARS" - all showing sharp, well-struck detail throughout.

PCGS certifies this example at MS-64, reflecting vibrant mint luster with rich orange-gold surfaces and only a handful of minor contact marks keeping it from the gem tier. The strike is sharp across the headdress feathers and eagle's plumage, and the surfaces are free of distracting flaws. For those seeking a choice, certified example of this popular and artistically distinctive pre-1933 gold type, this 1914 delivers a compelling combination of eye appeal and sound provenance. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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