1926 Gold $2.5 Indian Head – NGC MS 64 (CAC Approved)

Less than 0.5% of all 1926 $2.5 Indians have qualified for CAC approval, making this coin one of the toughest of its series to obtain with the CAC endorsement. According to the CAC Price Guide, the value for a MS 64 example is approximately $1,200, while a MS 65 jumps dramatically to around $3,500.

This stunning 1926 Gold $2.5 Indian Head Quarter Eagle has been graded MS 64 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and further distinguished by a CAC green sticker, certifying its exceptional quality for the grade.

Design and Historical Significance

The Gold Indian series, designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, stands apart from nearly all other U.S. coinage due to its unique incuse design — the details are sunken into the coin’s surface rather than raised. This bold artistic choice gives the coin a distinctive texture and depth but also makes it more vulnerable to wear, meaning high-grade examples like this are particularly rare and desirable.

Condition and Eye Appeal

This MS 64 specimen exhibits bright, lustrous surfaces and strong definition in the intricate Indian head and eagle motifs. The coin’s exceptional preservation and visual appeal earned it CAC’s coveted green bean — a distinction awarded to only the finest examples within their assigned grade.