The 1926 is the first Indian Head Quarter Eagle to be produced at the Philadelphia Mint since 1915. It begins a run of four issues that are regarded as the most common dates of this type.

There are not many Indian Head Quarter Eagles that are as well struck as the 1926. The typical example has very sharp detail on the obverse with nearly full feathers. While a few are seen with some peripheral weakness due to die buckling, most are sharp in this area as well. The reverse is also sharp with nearly full feather detail on the wings, breast and inner leg of the eagle.

Exceptional Availability and Luster: The Indian Head Quarter Eagle in Mint State-65

This is the most available Indian Head Quarter Eagle in Mint State-65 and, as a result, it is possible to locate a piece that has reasonably clean surfaces. The typical coin does show scattered small marks, but there are a number that are very clean. 

The luster on this issue is excellent with a frosty texture that is quite possibly the best on any date of this type. High grade examples often have such good luster that they make ideal type pieces to illustrate the beauty of the Indian Head design.