The natural coloration is a medium to deep yellow-gold with some greenish highlights. A few show a deeper coppery-orange hue. It is still possible to locate a 1915 Indian Head Quarter Eagle with nice original color, but such coins are becoming more difficult to find with the passing of every year.

The eye appeal is usually average to slightly above average. Most are well struck and have fairly clean surfaces. Some show good luster and color as well. But, there are only a small handful of superb pieces known to exist and most of these are in tightly-held private collections.

To qualify for the Condition Census, a 1915 Indian Head Quarter Eagle must be Mint State-65.

Only 100 Proof 1915 Quarter Eagles were produced. This is the rarest Proof Indian Head Quarter Eagle in terms of overall rarity. There an estimated 35-45 pieces known. Survivors are usually in the Proof-63 to Proof-64 range and Gems are very rare. In fact, this is the second rarest Proof issue in high grades, trailing only the 1909. The surface texture and appearance are very similar to the 1914 and the coloration is similar as well.

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