1911-D $2.50 MS(PCGS#7943)

1911-D $2.50 MS (PCGS#7943)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: A beautiful example of this eagerly sought key date issue. Bright and lustrous, both sides are fully struck with lovely golden-orange color. It exhibits excellent luster and shows only light marks commensurate with the grade, while the surfaces reveal full mint luster in a softly frosted texture.<p>Introduced in 1908 alongside the artist's similarly styled Indian half eagle, Bela Lyon Pratt's Indian quarter eagle was innovative with its recessed design. There are only 15 circulation strike issues in this series, and most are readily obtainable in today's market, especially in circulated and lower Mint State grades. The exception is the 1911-D with just 55,680 pieces produced, the lowest mintage issue of the type and the rarest in terms of total number of coins extant. For the numismatist assembling an advanced Indian quarter eagle set, this premium quality MS-64+ represents an important bidding opportunity.