2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle"
United States · 1908–1929 · Gold
0.1210 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1908–1929 |
| Denomination | 2½ Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Gross weight | 4.18 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% gold |
| Actual gold weight | 0.1210 ozt (3.76 g) |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Bela Lyon Pratt |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Indian head capped with a war hat with Union stars around the rim and the date at the bottom
Reverse
An eagle on bundles with olive twigs with the denomination below
About this coin’s value
The 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle" contains 0.1210 troy ounces of gold (90.0% fine, 4.18 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Gold Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in our pre-1933 US gold guide, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
More 2½ Dollars coins
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- 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"1808
- 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"1821–1827
- 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"1829–1834
- 2½ Dollars - Templeton Reid1830
- 2½ Dollars - C. Bechtler1831–1842
- 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle"1834–1839
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle"?
Each 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle" contains about 0.1210 troy ounces of pure gold — its 4.18 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live gold spot price.
What is the melt value of a 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle"?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.1210 troy oz × the current gold spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle" minted?
The 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle" was issued 1908–1929.
Who designed the 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle"?
The 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle" was designed by Bela Lyon Pratt.
How big is a 2½ Dollars "Indian Head - Quarter Eagle"?
It weighs 4.18 g and measures 18 mm across and 1.1 mm thick (gold (.900) (.100 copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.