1912–1913-P $2.50 Gold Indian 2-pc Green Label Set NGC MS62

Vintage The Gold Indians From The Early 1900s

In the history of the United States coinage, only two circulating coins were ever struck with an incuse design where the design sits below the surface of the coin rather than above it—the $2.50 and $5 Gold Indians. The theory was that by recessing their design, the coins would last longer. Sadly, this was not the case, but the theory did lead to the creation of some of the most unique coins ever struck by the United States Mint!

One Of The Shortest-Lived Series In U.S. Coin History

One of the shortest-lived series in U.S. coin history, the 1908-1929 “Gold Indian” $2.50 coins are collector favorites today. People love the magnificent portrait of an authentic-looking Native American on the obverse and the proud Bald Eagle on the coin’s reverse. But what really sets these coins apart is their recessed or incused design—which was basically a reverse of the normal die in that the design was pressed into the coin rather than the typical coin where the design rises outward from the coin. Designed by Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, the $2.50 Gold Indians were struck from 1908 to 1915 and again from 1925-1929, the last $2.50 “Quarter Eagle” denominations to be struck for circulation, ending a run that began in the 1790s!

Green Label U.S. Vintage Gold $2.50 Indian Set

With its incuse design, the $2.50 Gold Indian has gone down in American history as one of the nation’s most intriguing numismatic stories. Now you can own a pair of these coins struck in 1912 and 1913 at the “Mother Mint” in Philadelphia. Plus, not only do they come graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in Uncirculated Mint State-62 (MS62) condition, but each has been sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with a special green NGC label. The appearance of this unique, Green-bordered Label means that prior to being submitted to NGC for grading, these coins were reviewed for their strike, luster, tone, and eye appeal using standards established by a panel of independent numismatic experts at the Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA), one of America’s leading numismatic distributors. The exceptional standards set forth by RARCOA’s independent numismatic experts assures that these coins exhibit exceptional quality. According to RARCOA, out of a box of 100 coins, only 4 or 5 are worthy of a Green Label designation.

Order Now; Just ONE Set Is Available!

That these gorgeous gold coins still exist is extraordinary when you consider that on April 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in an effort to combat the Great Depression’s crushing economic downturn, ordered all gold coins be turned in to the Federal Reserve. By May 10, 1933, the government had taken in $300 million in gold coins—putting a big dent in the gold coin options for future collectors. Here you can secure this 1912–1913-P $2.50 Gold Indian Two-Piece Green Label Set—and there is just one available—beautifully housed in a deluxe presentation case accompanied by a Gold Type Set brochure, a 1933 Gold Recall poster, and a 1930-1939 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad stock certificate. HURRY!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• FAMOUS INCUSE DESIGN – Struck from 1908-1929, America’s $2.50 Gold Indian coins featured a design that was recessed or incused into the coin. Only the $5 Indians struck during the same period featured this same incuse deign, making them two of the most intriguing U.S. coins ever issued. Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, his initials “BLP” can be seen on the coin’s obverse at the base of the Native American’s bust.
• STRUCK IN PURE AMERICAN GOLD – Each coin was struck in 4.18 grams of highly pure 90% fine American gold and measures 18 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL TENDER UNITED STATES COINAGE – The denomination of $2.50 is shown on the reverse of each coin where it reads “2½ DOLLARS” Below the talons of the proud American eagle.
• FANTASTIC GRADE FOR COINS THIS OLD – Your 1912-P and 1913-P $2.50 Gold Indians have been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in Uncirculated Mint State-62 (MS62) condition.
• SPECIAL GREEN LABELS – These coins will come in acrylic holders with green NGC labels that assures that these are exceptional quality coins based on standards established by the Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA).

When the new $2.50 Gold Indians were released in 1908, folks gasped. The design was sunk into the surface of the coin rather than raising it above. And what a design! Secure a pair of these unique, short-lived $2.50 Quarter Eagles now!