1926 $2 1/2 Gold Piece, NGC MS-65

This 1926 Quarter Eagle represents a desirable example from the final decade of United States gold coinage production. The $2.50 denomination, commonly known as the Quarter Eagle, remained a staple of American commerce throughout the early twentieth century, with this particular date falling within the later years of regular circulation.

The piece has been certified by NGC and assigned a grade of MS-65, indicating a coin that exhibits attractive surfaces with only light signs of handling consistent with the assigned grade. The brown label designation reflects the holder's authentication of this pre-1933 gold issue. This grade level places the coin solidly within the collectible range for the date, representing a balance between quality and accessibility for serious collectors of American gold coinage.

Quarter Eagles from the 1920s remain popular among both type collectors and date specialists, as they represent the final generation of these iconic gold pieces before the recall of gold coins in 1933. The 1926 date is readily available in the marketplace, making it an excellent entry point for those seeking to build a comprehensive collection of pre-1933 American gold coinage.

NGC Certificate #8663976008