The Quarter Eagle was minted between 1796 and 1929. Early quarter eagle coins from 1796 to 1834 are rare. They include the 1796 Capped Bust to Right, no stars; the Capped Bust to Right with stars of 1796-1807; the Capped Bust to Left, large size of 1808; and the Capped Head to Left of 1821 to 1834. By 1834, the price of intrinsic gold had exceeded the face value of the coins and most were melted for a profit. In order to ameliorate this situation, the Mint issued the Classic Head Quarter Eagle in 1834. It had a reduced weight and was issued until 1839. In 1840 the Coronet or Braided Hair Quarter Eagle was produced. This design continued without interruption until 1907. This span was the longest for any American series without a major design change. In 1908 the innovative Indian Head Quarter Eagle was minted. It used an incuse design and portrayed a realistic likeness of a Native American brave. It was produced until 1929. All 1796 to 1834 Quarter Eagles are rare today in any grade, especially in an uncirculated grade.
Classic Head Quarter Eagles are scarce and the branch mints are particularly elusive. Pre 1875 Coronet Quarter Eagles are, for the most part, available in circulated grades. They are scarce and some are rare in uncirculated condition. Quarter Eagles from the mid-1870’s on are available; however, some are rare based on their original mintage. Except for the 1911-D, the Indian Head Quarter Eagles are common dates; however, in uncirculated condition all of the dates from 1908 to 1915 are rare and extremely so in MS65 condition. A six coin type set of quarter eagle coins would be an interesting and challenging way to start a collection of this unique and obsolete denomination.
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1834 Quarter Eagle (1834 $2.5) Classic, NGC AU58 CAC. The first collectible gold coins without the need of breaking the bank were struck in 1834...More >>>
1836 Block 8 $2.50 (1836 Quarter Eagle) NGC AU58. This Classic Head 1836 Quarter Eagle shows muted mint luster remaining in protected areas. The strike is sharp...More >>>
1836 $2.50 Script 8 (1836 Quarter Eagle Script 8) PCGS AU55. The 1836 Classic Head quarter eagle is popular with type collectors today. Two varieties for this date are known...More >>>
1837 $2.50 (1837 Quarter Eagle) NGC MS61. Classic Quarter Eagle. This mint state, Classic Head 1837 Quarter Eagle has a full obverse peripheral strike and a full reverse...More >>>
1839-C $2.50 (1839-C Quarter Eagle) PCGS XF40. This scarce, Southern branch mint, Classic Head 1839-C Quarter Eagle has the unusual feature of an obverse mintmark...More >>>
1839-D $2.50 (1839-D Quater Eagle) NGC AU55. This well struck, Southern branch mint, Classic Head 1839-D Quarter Eagle has significant remaining mint luster in its devices...More >>>
1842-O $2.50 (1842-O Quarter Eagle) NGC AU55 CAC. Traces of subdued mint luster remain in the protected areas of this Southern branch mint 1842-O Quarter Eagle...More >>>
1843-C Quarter Eagle (1843-C $2.50) Large Date NGC MS61. This branch mint 1843-C quarter eagle is gold on both sides. There is mint luster on Liberty’s head, the date...More >>>
1846-D/D $2.50 (1846-D/D Quarter Eagle) NGC AU55. This Southern branch mint quarter eagle is the rare “D over D” variety which is rarer than the regular branch mint issue...More >>>
1847-D $2.50 (1847-D Quarter Eagle) NGC AU55 CAC. This Southern branch mint quarter eagle is well struck, unlike other coins of this date and mint. It has full obverse stars...More >>>
1848 $2.50 (1848 Quarter Eagle) PCGS AU50 CAC. One of the top sleeper coins in any series. The TOTAL population from both NGC and PCGS of 1848 Quarter Eagles are as follows: ...More >>>
1848 $2.50 (1848 Quarter Eagle) No CAL, NGC MS62. This boldly struck 1848 Quarter Eagle has bright mint luster glowing from within its devices...More >>>
1849 Quarter Eagle (1849 $2.50) PCGS MS61. The featured coin is an 1849 $2.5 quarter eagle graded MS-61 by PCGS. The holder denotes that this coin was part of the Childs collection...More >>>
1852-O $2.50 (1852-O Quarter Eagle) NGC MS61. Bright mint luster flashes from within the devices of this mint state, Southern branch mint 1852-O Quarter Eagle...More >>>
1853-D $2.50 (1853-D Quarter Eagle) NGC MS61. Here is a rare, pre-Civil War, Southern branch mint, mint state 1853-D Quarter Eagle that comes with the famous Pittman...More >>>
1861 Quarter Eagle (1861 $2.50) PCGS AU58 CAC. Civil War Coin. This 1861 Quarter Eagle from the first year of the Civil War glows with mint luster...More >>>
1861 Quarter Eagle (1861 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Type 2) NGC AU58 CAC. Civil War Date. Type 2, New Reverse. Despite having one of the larger mintages within the series...More >>>
1861 Quarter Eagle (1861 $2.50) New Reverse PCGS MS61. Civil War Date. 1861 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Despite having one of the larger mintages....More >>>
1861 Quarter Eagle (1861 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle) New Reverse, PCGS AU58 CAC. Civil War Date. Despite having one of the larger mintages within the series...More >>>
1866-S $2.50 (1866-S Quarter Eagle) NGC AU58. This fresh, Western branch mint 1866-S Quarter Eagle comes in an old type NGC holder. The coin has an above average...More >>>
1868 $2.50 (1868 Quarter Eagle) NGC MS61. This rare, post-Civil War 1868 Quarter Eagle is tied for the second finest. The coin is well struck with full details on the highest points...More >>>
1869 $2.50 (1869 Quarter Eagle) PCGS MS61. This extremely rare, mint state 1869 Quarter Eagle is lustrous in the protected areas and has a sharp, full strike...More >>>
1873-S $2.50 (1873-S Quarter Eagle) NGC AU55. This Western branch mint 1873-S Quarter Eagle has clean, original surfaces with no distracting marks for the grade...More >>>
1876 $2.50 (1876 Quarter Eagle) NGC AU58. This Centennial 1876 Quarter Eagle has significant mint luster remaining within its devices. The strike is strong as seen on the centers...More >>>
1894 $2.50 (1894 Quarter Eagle) NGC MS64. This mint state 1894 Quarter Eagle gleams with bold radiance on both sides. It is a boldly struck coin with full details on the centers of the stars...More >>>
1894 $2.50 (1894 Quarter Eagle) NGC PF66 UCAM. Proof Quarter Eagle. This rare, ultra cameo 1894 Proof Quarter Eagle is tied for third finest at NGC and second at PCGS...More >>>
1895 $2.50 (1895 Quarter Eagle) NGC MS66 PL. This rare, low mintage, superb, proof-like, 1895 Quarter Eagle is tied for second finest at NGC and the finest at PCGS...More >>>
1908 $2.50 (1908 Quarter Eagle) NGC PF67. This matte proof Indian head 1908 Quarter Eagle has original mustard colored surfaces and nearly complete knife-rims on both sides...More >>>
1909 Quarter Eagle Indian (1909 $2.50 Indian) NGC MS61 CAC. Mint luster gleams from within the design of this mint state 1909 Quarter Eagle Indian...More >>>
1911-D $2.50 (1911-D Quarter Eagle) NGC MS63. This key date, mint state 1911-D Quarter Eagle gleams with bright mint luster. No wear is seen, as expected for an uncirculated coin...More >>>
1913 Quarter Eagle Indian (1913 $2.50 Indian) NGC MS61. Bright mint luster flashes from within the devices of this mint state 1913 Quarter Eagle Indian...More >>>
1914 $2.50 Indian (1914 Quarter Eagle Indian) NGC PF64. This rare, Sand Blast or Matte proof 1914 Quarter Eagle glows with subdued mint luster. As expected for a proof coin...More >>>
1915 Quarter Eagle Indian (1915 $2.50 Indian) NGC MS61. Mint luster gleams from within the devices of this Indian Head 1915 Quarter Eagle. The surfaces show some trivial...More >>>
1926 Quarter Eagle Indian (1926 $2.50 Indian) NGC MS61 CAC. Shimmering mint luster and originality characterize this Indian Head 1926 Quarter Eagle...More >>>
1927 Quarter Eagle Indian (1927 $2.50 Indian) NGC MS61. This lustrous Indian Head 1927 Quarter Eagle shows some small scratches and handling marks that keep...More >>>
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