Die cracks show as raised, usually jagged lines on the coin. We need better photos but from what I can see the lines on your coin are likely scratches, dents, and/or gouges.
Indian quarter eagles are frequently counterfeited so you may indeed have a fake. Is the weight correct (near 4.18 grams)?
From your photo, it's hard to see the obverse detail, but the mushy headdress and the scratches on the neck that are diagnostic for a counterfeit appear to be there. Use a loupe and compare with the NGC photo for yourself.
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