The 1912 Indian Quarter Eagle is a better date and relative to the series it is sometimes considered a semi-key. No different from the rest of the series, the 1912 is quite common in low to mid mint state grades although the finest gems of this issue are a special find. In the MS60-MS64 range it is a perfect type coin and beyond that it is scarce gem that is highly desired by enthusiasts of the series. Look for uncirculated pieces with yellow-gold color and sufficient luster and striking. If you find that then you have something very impressive. Those are hard to locate but do exist.
| coinage-type | Liberty head gold quarter eagle |
| desg | MS |
| designer | Bella Lyon Pratt |
| diameter | 18 |
| edge | Reeded |
| fineness | 0.9 |
| material | 90% gold; 10% silver & copper |
| mintage | 616,000 |
| ngc-id | 2896 |
| obverse-description | The obverse features the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right. |
| pcgs-link | 7944 |
| pcgs-number | 7944 |
| reverse-description | The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle. |
| weight-grams | 4.18 |
| weight-ounces | 0.12094 |
| year-display | 1908-1929 |