1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle. Strong D. MS-64+ (PCGS).

Outstanding Near-Gem 1911-D Quarter Eagle 1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle. Strong D. MS-64+ (PCGS). The undisputed key issue to the Indian quarter eagle series, this example features handsome reddish-orange gold color that enhances the lovely mint luster on both sides. The strike is razor sharp, including a crisp, fully defined D mintmark. Bela Lyon Pratt's Indian designs for the quarter eagle and half eagle were quite novel when introduced in 1908. The incuse design was never before seen on an American coin and has not been used since on any circulating issue. For many collectors, the Indian quarter eagle series is a straightforward challenge with only 15 issues to obtain, most of which are acquired with only a fair amount of effort depending on the desired grade level. There is one notable exception, the 1911-D. Most mintage figures for the series range between a quarter million to three-quarters of a million pieces. However, at the Denver Mint in 1911, only 55,680 coins were produced. Most were very well struck, though on many the mintmark is weakly defined; these are not nearly as desirable as those with a strong D mintmark, as here. For whatever reason, the limited mintage of the 1911-D quarter eagle was overlooked by contemporary numismatists and many examples disappeared into commerce. As the 20th century progressed the issue's low mintage became an indicator of its scarcity, but only with the advent of third-party certification in 1986/1987 and the population figures published by PCGS and NGC have numismatists gained a clear picture of survival rates and overall rarity. The 1911-D's position as by far the rarest of the series is now firmly established. Fortunately, a significant portion of survivors are in and around Mint State, mostly between AU-55 and MS-63. While Choice MS-64s are important condition rarities in their own right, they appear on the market with some regularity. Near- and full Gems, as here, are quite a bit rarer and significantly more difficult to obtain. Clearly this is a bidding opportunity that deserves the utmost in attention. PCGS Population: 43; 37 finer (MS-66+ finest). PCGS# 7943. NGC ID: EG27. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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