1926 PCGS MS64 CAC

The 1926 $2.50 Indian Head Quarter Eagle is part of the celebrated series designed by renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, whose innovative incuse design sets the type apart from nearly every other United States coin. Rather than having raised devices, the portrait of the Native American and the reverse eagle are recessed into the surface of the coin, creating a bold and distinctive appearance that was revolutionary when introduced in 1908. The 1926 issue had a modest mintage of 446,000 pieces, making it one of the scarcer later-date quarter eagles in the series, particularly in well-preserved Mint State grades.

This example is certified MS64 by Professional Coin Grading Service and carries a coveted Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) sticker, confirming it as a premium-quality coin for the grade. PCGS reports 3,323 examples in MS64 with 1,385 graded higher, highlighting the challenge of locating attractive pieces approaching the Gem level. Housed in a PCGS Gold Shield holder with NFC anti-counterfeiting technology, the coin combines strong collector appeal, excellent originality, and third-party verification, making it a desirable representative of the classic Indian Head gold quarter eagle series.