1911-D $2.5 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details

### 1911-D $2.5 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details The **1911-D $2.5 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details** is a classic piece of early 20th-century American gold coinage, prized for its bold design and historic significance. Struck in .900 fine gold with an actual gold weight of 0.1209 troy oz, this coin was produced at the Denver Mint, as indicated by the “D” mintmark. Certified by NGC as AU Details, it retains strong design elements with light wear, offering collectors an affordable entry into this iconic series. The **[Indian Head Quarter Eagle](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933/indian-head/2-5-dollar)** was introduced in 1908 as part of President Theodore Roosevelt’s effort to elevate the artistry of U.S. coinage. Designed by renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, the coin broke from tradition with its innovative incuse (sunken) design, where the devices are recessed into the surface rather than raised. This unique style set it apart from all previous U.S. coins and remains one of the most distinctive designs ever produced by the Mint. The series was struck from 1908 to 1929, during a period of economic growth before the eventual recall of gold coinage in 1933. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded by NGC as AU Details** - Contains 0.1209 troy oz of .900 fine gold - Struck by the [**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint%3Forder=year_x&dir=DESC&currentPage=1&perPage=72) - $2.5 face value - Housed in an official NGC holder - **Obverse:** Displays the leftward facing bust of a Native American male wearing a headdress. Inscriptions include thirteen stars around the border, the word "LIBERTY", and the year of mintage - **Reverse:** Depicts a bald eagle on arrows with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "IN GOD WE TRUST", and the denomination. **Why Own This Coin?** - **Historic U.S. Gold:** [**Pre-1933 coin**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933) with strong collector demand - **Unique Incuse Design:** One of the few recessed designs in U.S. coinage - **Denver Mint Issue:** Adds collectible appeal - **Affordable Collector Piece:** AU Details offers value compared to higher grades Add the **1911-D $2.5 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details** to your collection to own a distinctive and historic U.S. gold coin. Its innovative design, branch mint origin, and connection to America’s golden age of coinage make it a compelling choice for both collectors and investors, especially when tracking the [**spot price of gold**](file:///charts/gold-price). If you have any questions regarding our [**US Mint gold products**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins), please reach out to our customer service team. **You may also be interested in:** - [$20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head NGC MS 63 (Random Year)](file:///20-gold-double-eagle-liberty-head-ngc-ms-63-random-year) - [$5 Indian Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC MS 62 (Random Year)](file:///5-indian-head-half-eagle-gold-coin-ngc-ms-62-random-year) - [1882 $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details](file:///1882-2-5-liberty-head-quarter-eagle-gold-coin-ngc-au-details)