The Indian Head Quarter Eagle was not struck from 1916 to 1924. During this era, production of all gold denominations other than double eagles was non existent (except for 1916-S Half Eagle and Eagle) as it was decided to focus gold coinage efforts on the largest denomination. The 1925-D Indian Head Quarter Eagle is significant as the only mintmarked issue of this type produced in the 1920’s. It is probably the most common date in terms of overall rarity and it is the most common in high grades as well.

Most 1925-D Indian Head Quarter Eagles are poorly struck at the borders with clear signs of the dies having been buckled. The centers have some weakness as well with incomplete feather detail on the bonnet and some weakness on the eagle’s breast feathers. On a number of pieces, the mintmark either appears as a blob or is very weak. There are also a few on, which the mintmark is so weak that it is nearly invisible. Some well struck 1925-D Quarter Eagles do exist and the collector should wait for one with above-average detail as it will probably become available.

Rare and Attractive Features of the 1925-D Indian Head Quarter Eagle

Most examples have scattered marks on the surfaces and it is very hard to find a 1925-D that has clean fields. A number show mint-made copper spots, but these are not detracting unless they are extensive or situated in obvious locations. 

This issue has much better luster than the two other Indian Head Quarter Eagles produced at the Denver Mint. It has a frosty texture that can be very attractive on higher grade pieces.