1927 $2 1/2 Gold Quarter Eagle

This $2.50 gold piece, commonly known as a Quarter Eagle, represents one of America's classic pre-1933 gold coinage issues. The 1927 date falls within the final decade of Quarter Eagle production before the Gold Reserve Act of 1933 effectively halted domestic gold coinage. This particular example has been certified by NGC at grade 65, indicating a coin that displays attractive surfaces with only light wear consistent with careful circulation or light handling.

The Quarter Eagle series, first minted in 1796, remained a staple of American commerce and collecting throughout its production run. The 1927 issue maintains the design established by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, featuring Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle in flight on the reverse—iconic imagery that defined American gold coinage of the era. At the MS-65 level, this coin exhibits the kind of eye appeal and preservation that appeals to both type collectors seeking representative examples and collectors focused on the final years of pre-1933 gold production.

NGC Certification Number: 3221933002