1913-S $5 MS64 PCGS Secure....

Description

1913-S Indian Half Eagle, MS64
Condition Rarity, Only Five Certified Finer

1913-S $5 MS64 PCGS Secure. The 1913-S Indian half eagle boasts a large mintage of 408,000 pieces, but collectors saved few examples at the time of issue. In today's market, the issue is moderately scarce in all grades, and high grade coins are definitely elusive. In A Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins, David Akers comments, "MS-63's are very scarce and coins that grade MS-64 are nothing short of rare. Gems are virtually unobtainable." Akers ranks the 1913-S as the fourth-rarest coin in the 24-coin series in high grade. Current population data reveal that PCGS has certified 14 coins in MS64, with only two specimens finer, while NGC has graded eight examples in Choice condition, with three finer (7/10).
Apparently, the elusive nature of the 1913-S was recognized at an early date. In lot 2660 of the Will W. Neil Collection (B. Max Mehl, 6/1947), the cataloger noted, "1913-S. Mint. Uncirculated. Rare, far more so than is generally known." The lot realized $24.25, more than any other Indian half eagle in the sale.
The present coin is a lovely MS64 example, with vivid orange-gold surfaces visited by hints of red on the devices. The 1913-S is known for its weak peripheral strike, and this specimen shows the usual softness on the mintmark and some of the headdress feathers. The remaining features are sharply delineated. The texture of this coin is less granular than usually seen on this issue, and the luster is more vibrant.(Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZP, PCGS# 8526, GSID# 9327)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 408,000

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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