1908 $2.50 Indian Gold Quarter Eagle XF
Numismatic
1908 $2.50 Indian Gold Quarter Eagle XF
In 1908, the United States Mint introduced a radical departure from traditional coinage design with the Indian Head gold quarter eagle. What makes this issue immediately striking is its incuse relief, meaning the design elements and inscriptions are sunken below the flat surface of the coin rather than raised above it. This unusual technique gives the coin a distinctively modern, sculptural feel that was highly innovative for its time. The obverse of this gold coin features a detailed profile of a Native American chief wearing a ceremonial headdress. Surrounding this central figure is the word LIBERTY, alongside the year 1908 and the artist initials B.L.P. struck into the metal. Containing 0.1209 troy ounces of gold, this coin represents a fascinating moment in American numismatic experimentation, preserved in Extremely Fine (XF) condition.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.1209 troy oz |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
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