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Auction 1121 | Lot 3520 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS66 PCGS.

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Jan 11, 2009

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Auction 422 | Lot 3179 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS66 PCGS. The first two sentences from the Garrett-Guth Gold Encyclopedia tell the story of high grade 1913-S eagles: "The 1913-S eagle was once the undisputed key to the series. Since the advent of certification, however, this premier condition rarity has been nudged out of top place by the 1911-D issue." For most collectors of this series, the issue of which issue is rarer is comparable to debating about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. High grade examples are so rare of both that mind-boggling prices have been realized at public auction in recent years. As long ago as 1989, an MS65 brought $198,000. The last time an MS66 was sold was in 2000 in a Bowers sale, and that coin realized $71,300. Pricing data is obviously scarce and difficult for this rarely seen issue; however, a pair of MS67 coins (the only two certified MS67 examples) brought $200,000 and $143,750 via a Heritage private sale (2005) and Stack's (1/2004) auction respectively.

Only 66,000 pieces were produced of the 1913-S and apparently a substantial percentage of that mintage was dropped into circulation as most of the coins known today are in VF to Choice AU condition. Lower-end Uncirculated coins are challenging in the absolute sense with only 100 or so pieces extant today in the MS60-62 grade range. A mere 24 coins have been certified in MS63, and this slight number gives one a sense of the rarity of the 1913-S in even higher grades. Such pieces are rarely seen, and when they available they are highlight coins in whatever auction in which they are offered.

The present specimen was formerly one of two NGC coins graded MS67 maintained in the current population reports and which was last sold by Heritage to John Kutasi via the above-mentioned private sale for $200,000 in April 2005. It is now the sole MS66 example graded by PCGS. It is also important to note that this date was conspicuously absent in Gem grades from other notable ten dollar Indian collections such as

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Jan 6, 2007

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Auction 1158 | Lot 7632 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS. CAC.

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Aug 14, 2011

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Auction 1166 | Lot 5010 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS. CAC.

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Jan 8, 2012

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Auction 408 | Lot 3632 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS. There are few 20th century gold coins that are as rare as this date, especially when the higher grade levels are reached. The mintage of this issue was just 66,000 coins. This production total ranks 14th out of just 27 issues in the regular series of United States 20th century gold coins with mintages under 100,000 coins. The mintage is also the sixth lowest of the Indian Head design gold eagles (not counting the rare With Periods "pattern" coins).

This date is one of the important condition rarities in the Indian eagle series. Although we have offered 227 different examples of the date for auction sale since January 1993, only 10 previous appearances were for MS64 grade examples, and only once did we offer a finer grade coin (which happened to be an MS67). David Akers noted that this date is essentially impossible to find in any Gem level grade.

The example that we are offering here is a lovely Choice Mint State specimen with brilliant and frosty yellow-gold luster. All of the design elements are nicely detailed, although the top of the eagle's wing is a little flat as usual. The surfaces are impressive with only a few minor flaws that keep it from a Gem grade level. The obverse has a thin orange planchet lamination that was present at the time this coin was minted. Liberty's cheek and neck have a few grade-consistent ticks. Still and all, this is an exceptional example for the grade, and it is essentially the best quality available. Population: 13 in 64, 3 finer (4/06).

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Jun 3, 2006

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Auction 1376 | Lot 4372 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS. CAC.

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Aug 18, 2024

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Auction 1326 | Lot 4112 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64+ NGC. CAC.

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Jan 24, 2021

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Auction 1311 | Lot 4500 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 NGC. CAC.

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Jan 12, 2020

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Auction 1166 | Lot 5009 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 NGC.

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Jan 8, 2012

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Auction 195 | Lot 8316 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S MS 64 NGC. A classic condition rarity among ten dollar Indian issues, only a handful of choice and better examples survive from an original mintage of just 66,000 pieces. Akers considers the '13-S "extremely difficult, if not virtually impossible, to obtain in MS 64 or better condition...Nearly everyone collecting Indian Head eagles, past or present, needs a choice example of this issue, and there are no more than a half dozen or so in MS 64 or better condition to go around." This estimate includes the specimens that are impounded or already in a major collection. This is one of the two finest '13-S tens we can remember having ever handled. The surfaces are fully frosted, as always, with a fine-grain texture, and deep orange-gold color. A few small abrasions explain the less-than-gem grade of this important 20th century gold rarity. Population: 4 in 64, none are finer (8/98).

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Jan 11, 1999

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Auction 1274 | Lot 4379 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS Secure.

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Apr 29, 2018

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Auction 428 | Lot 3094 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 NGC. This elusive issue was formerly the king of the Indian eagle series in Gem condition, but it has latel...

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Oct 25, 2006

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Auction 190 | Lot 7832 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S MS 64 PCGS. A classic condition rarity among ten dollar Indian issues, only a handful of choice and better examples survive from an original mintage of just 66,000 pieces. Akers considers the '13-S "extremely difficult, if not virtually impossible, to obtain in MS 64 or better condition...Nearly everyone collecting Indian Head eagles, past or present, needs a choice example of this issue, and there are no more than a half dozen or so in MS 64 or better condition to go around." This estimate includes the specimens that are impounded or already in a major collection. This is one of the two finest '13-S tens we can remember having ever handled. The surfaces are fully frosted, as always, with a fine-grain texture and even, reddish tinted golden color. The obverse is easily of gem quality with only one tiny blemish, that being on the upper portion of the cheek of the Native American. On the reverse there are several field marks noted, a group on the left side of the eagle and another clustered in the field to the right. Only one other piece has been so graded by PCGS (5/98), with another two finer (both 65s). The consignor has placed a reserve of $27,500 on this piece.

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Aug 10, 1998

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Auction 1291 | Lot 4703 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS Secure.

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Jan 14, 2019

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Auction 1278 | Lot 5288 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS Secure.

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Aug 16, 2018

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Auction 1207 | Lot 3983 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS63 PCGS.

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Jul 13, 2014

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Auction 1142 | Lot 4807 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS63 PCGS.

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Jul 11, 2010

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Auction 1152 | Lot 4589 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS63 NGC.

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Feb 6, 2011

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Auction 1344 | Lot 4017 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS.

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May 8, 2022

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Auction 407 | Lot 1584 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS63 PCGS. Fully lustrous surfaces with deep orange-gold color and excellent eye appeal. This example is housed in an older green-label holder. Each side has the typical quota of light surface marks expected at this grade level. The mintage of this date was pegged at 66,000 coins, the sixth lowest of the series, and yet David Akers ranked this date as first out of 32 issues for rarity in Mint State grades. He commented: "The 1913-S is the premier rarity of the series and is extremely difficult, if not virtually impossible, to obtain in MS-64 or better condition."

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Jul 8, 2006

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Auction 422 | Lot 3685 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS63 PCGS. Fully lustrous surfaces with deep orange-gold color and excellent eye appeal. This example is housed in an older green-label holder. Each side has the typical quota of light surface marks expected at this grade level. The mintage of this date was pegged at 66,000 coins, the sixth lowest of the series, and yet David Akers ranked this date as first out of 32 issues for rarity in Mint State grades. He commented: "The 1913-S is the premier rarity of the series and is extremely difficult, if not virtually impossible, to obtain in MS-64 or better condition." Population: 19 in 63, 15 finer (11/06).

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Jan 6, 2007

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Auction 420 | Lot 2476 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS63 PCGS. The 1913-S, with a mintage of 66,000 pieces, is one of the rarest dates in the Indian Head eagle series. Most survivors are in the VF to AU grade range, and Uncirculated pieces in the MS60 to MS62 range are available with patience and searching. MS63 coins and better examples are elusive. The present MS63 displays bright luster and apricot-gold patina imbued with traces of light green. The design elements are sharply struck, as evident from the definition in the Indian's hair and headdress feathers and eagle's plumage. Close examination reveals no significant marks that are worthy of individual mention. In sum, this is a gorgeous specimen for the grade designation. Population: 19 in 63, 15 finer (10/06).
From The Dr. Eugene Cherny Collection of $5 and $10 Indians.

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Nov 30, 2006

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Auction 248 | Lot 7061 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS 64 PCGS. This coin was offered as lot 7794 in our October 2000 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "The 1913-S boasts one of the lowest mintages (66,000 pieces) in the Indian eagle series. It is also the premier condition rarity in this challenging series and a date that is seldom offered above the Select BU level. This is a typically well struck coin for the issue and the obverse is even free of the curious roughness around the date that plagues numerous 1911-S and 1913-S eagles. The color and luster quality are both superior, the former being crimson-gold in shade and the latter being frosty and only slightly granular in texture. There are remarkably few bagmarks for a gold coin of this size." There is a curious feature on the reverse of this coin that previously escaped our attention. A small star has been impressed into the surface over the eagle's wing. This feature, known as a dropped letter error, was formed when one of the stars from the rim of a previously struck coin flaked away and fell on the planchet of this coin. The resulting impression from the reverse die drove the star into the surface of this coin. Population: 8 in 64, only 3 finer (1/01).

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Feb 24, 2001

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Auction 267 | Lot 7957 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS64 PCGS. This coin was offered as lot 7794 in our October 2000 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "The 1913-S boasts one of the lowest mintages (66,000 pieces) in the Indian eagle series. It is also the premier condition rarity in this challenging series and a date that is seldom offered above the Select BU level. This is a typically well struck coin for the issue and the obverse is even free of the curious roughness around the date that plagues numerous 1911-S and 1913-S eagles. The color and luster quality are both superior, the former being crimson-gold in shade and the latter being frosty and only slightly granular in texture. There are remarkably few bagmarks for a gold coin of this size." There is a curious feature on the reverse of this coin that previously escaped our attention. A small star has been impressed into the surface over the eagle's wing. This feature, known as a dropped letter error, was formed when one of the stars from the rim of a previously struck coin. Population: 7 in 64, 3 finer (6/01).

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Aug 11, 2001

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Auction 1211 | Lot 4052 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1913-S $10 MS63 PCGS.

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Nov 10, 2014

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Sold For: $22,325.00