1913 $2 1/2 PR67 NGC....

Description

1913 Two and a Half, PR67
Mintage Limited to 165 Pieces

1913 $2 1/2 PR67 NGC. Ex: Simpson. Proof gold mintages continued to decline into 1913 with only 165 quarter eagles struck that year. Only a single die pair was used (unsurprisingly), and there are an estimated 100 to 120 pieces believed extant today in all grades. The phrase to pay attention to in the preceding sentence is "in all grades." In Superb Gem proof condition there are just a handful of coins known. In his two-volume set on proof gold, John Dannreuther explains:

"Sandblasting the surfaces is an easy process, but leaves them subject to scratches, hairlines, and other impairments. It is very easy to hairline a brilliant Proof, as everyone knows, but Matte Proof gold surfaces are just as delicate."

This is a wonderfully preserved example with tan-gold color that one expects from matte proofs from 1913. The surfaces show no obvious hairlines or shiny spots. Fully struck in all areas. Census: 11 in 67, 4 finer (10/20).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 289M, PCGS# 7962, GSID# 8624)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 165

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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