1927 Indian Head Quarter Eagle
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$20,700 MS66 08-11-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1927 Indian Head Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Quarter Eagles 1908-1929 series. With a mintage of 388,000, this is a less common issue. The obverse features a Native American chief wearing a feathered headdress, designed in incuse (sunken) relief — a revolutionary departure from traditional raised relief coinage and the reverse displays a standing eagle on a bundle of arrows with an olive branch. Philadelphia-only mintage in the late 1920s. Estimated market value ranges from $866 to $1.2K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 4.18 grams, 18 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7951.
