1913 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Head $2 1/2 1908-1929

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 7945

Designer:: Bela Lyon Pratt

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 722,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $38,400 • MS66 • 07-17-2022 • Heritage Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	40,333	R-2.5	8 / 15 TIE	8 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	24,833	R-2.7	6 / 15 TIE	6 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	210	R-6.9	5 / 15	5 / 15

Survival Estimate
All Grades	40,333
60 or Better	24,833
65 or Better	210

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.5
60 or Better	R-2.7
65 or Better	R-6.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 15

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 15

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 11/2013:2183, $28,200 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Donald A. Kutz $2 1/2 Indian Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:443, $17,038
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
10	MS65+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 11/2013:2183, $28,200 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Donald A. Kutz $2 1/2 Indian Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:443, $17,038

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#10 MS65+ PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): This is another unappreciated issue. It is only marginally less rare than the 1912 overall (the distinction between this issue and the 1912, 1909, 1910 and 1911 is really very slight) but in gem condition (MS-65 or better) it is just as rare, i.e. extremely difficult to locate. As with the 1912. a few superb (MS-67) quality examples are known but I do not know of any that have traded hands in recent years.

The 1913 is generally well struck with decidedly above average lustre for the series, certainly more lustre than the typical 1911 or 1912 has for example. As with almost all of the Indian Head $2.5 and $5 issues, the surfaces are somewhat granular as a rule. Color is usually a light to medium yellow gold as on the 1909 and 1910.