The 1926 is the second most common Indian Head Eagle, trailing only the ubiquitous 1932. It is easy to locate in all grades up to and including MS65 but it is considerably harder to find than the 1932 in Gem condition.

This tends to be a very well struck issue. Most 1926 Indian Head Eagles are fully detailed at the centers and the borders. On a few pieces, there is some weakness on the curls around the Indian’s ear but a sharply struck piece can be found with relatively minimal effort.

1926 Indian Eagle: Surface Marks & Spotting Not Unusual

The surfaces on many 1926 Eagles show unsightly deep marks which resemble cuts. This is also seen on 1932 Eagles. It appears that these are mint-made and occurred during the minting process. Many 1926 Eagles have copper spots. These are not considered detracting unless they are overly extensive or positioned in a prominent place such as the cheek of the Indian.