1911-D $2 1/2 MS65 NGC....

Description

1911-D Indian Two and a Half, MS65
Sparkling, Lustrous Surfaces

1911-D $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. The Bela Lyon Pratt Indian quarter eagle and half eagle designs were introduced in the early 20th century, an era when depictions of live persons--and realistic, lifelike portrayals of them--were becoming increasingly dominant in the numismatic arts and elsewhere. The portrayal of the Indian on the quarter eagles and half eagles of 1908 was the first of a live Native American on a U.S. coin, as opposed to the Indian cent, with its unrealistic portrait of a female Liberty sporting a war bonnet. The Indian Head gold coins paved the way for the introduction of the Lincoln cent the following year--the first portrayal of a U.S. president on a circulating issue--as well as the Buffalo nickel of 1913, another lifelike portrayal of a composite Native American figure.
Due to their small size and the existence of only a single key coin in the set, the Indian Head quarter eagles are a popular collection today. The single key to the set, the 1911-D, was produced to the extent of only 55,680 coins. The issue today is an available one, but in demand in all grades and the subject of constant collector pressure. This is a magnificent example and one of the few Gems known. Each side sparkles with mint frost that is overlaid on the finely granular-textured surfaces. The striking details are strong throughout, with the only softness on the lowest feather of the headdress, as always. There are no noticeable marks on either side.(Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# EGZ7, PCGS# 7943, GSID# 8615)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 55,680

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