The 1928 Indian Head Quarter Eagles is very similar in rarity to the 1927. It is another issue that can be located with no real difficulty in any grade up to Mint State-64. Gems are harder to find than the 1926 and the 1927 issues, but are much more available than the very underrated 1929.

The 1928 Indian Head Quarter Eagles is not usually seen with as good a strike as the 1926 and 1927 Quarter Eagles. Many pieces show centralized weakness on both the obverse and the reverse and it is not uncommon to find coins that exhibit noticeable die swelling at the borders. Some 1928 Quarter Eagles exist with sharp, even strikes and advanced collectors consider these more desirable than typical weakly struck coins.

1928 Quarter Eagle: Surface Abrasions, Luster, and Eye Appeal

As on most Indian Head Quarter Eagles, regardless of date, the surfaces show numerous small abrasions. It is possible to locate a 1928 with clean surfaces, but these are scarce.

The luster is excellent on most high grade pieces. It is frosty in texture and has a sort of glow that can give a choice, original piece exceptional eye appeal.