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never thought I would find another one of these in an old green holder
fishteeth
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About a year ago I purchased an 1813 five dollar in an old green holder AU50. It was a great coin, but someone else really wanted it for their type set so I got rid of it.
Well then I located this 1813 in an Old PCGS AU53 holder ( I believe a 2.0). I had always told myself the next fat head I purchased would be a slightly rarer date like an 1818 or 20. However, after getting blown out of the water for all of those that came up for sale in a grade I could afford, I figured another 1813 would do just fine.
Actually I like the surfaces, color and strike of this one better than my first 1813. Typically I also try and buy my gold coins in the green holders because I find the green label matches gold much better than blue.
Well then I located this 1813 in an Old PCGS AU53 holder ( I believe a 2.0). I had always told myself the next fat head I purchased would be a slightly rarer date like an 1818 or 20. However, after getting blown out of the water for all of those that came up for sale in a grade I could afford, I figured another 1813 would do just fine.
Actually I like the surfaces, color and strike of this one better than my first 1813. Typically I also try and buy my gold coins in the green holders because I find the green label matches gold much better than blue.
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Thanks for selling me your AU50 by the way
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SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
Edit: Looks like it has gold bean potential.
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<< <i>I had always told myself the next fat head I purchased would be a slightly rarer date like an 1818 or 20. >>
Experts say that the 1818 and 1820 half eagles are "common dates," but I never see them offered at the shows. When one is available it's the 1813.
Thank goodness for the 1813. If it were not for that "common date" the price for the Fat Head type $5 would be out sight.
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<< <i>Very nice!
Edit: Looks like it has gold bean potential.
This was my first thought as well. I'm fine with AU53 (the ideal grade), but it looks better than some AU55s that I have seen (in auction catalogs).
I too have never managed to own such a $5 piece, in any year.
<< <i>I would really like to own a coin like that, it is a beauty. By the way a little brasso metal polish would help the holder a lot. >>
Yep. Those scratches on the holder could be buffed out in about 30 seconds.
<< <i>I'm amazed it was never resubmitted for an upgrade after all those years in that holder. >>
I'm amazed that it escaped the grubby mitts of the gold coin doctors. They would have repeatedly violated this coin if they had the chance.
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<< <i>Very nice!
Edit: Looks like it has gold bean potential.
Agreed! Looks like an AU55 from here.
PCGS Registries
Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
Now if I can just find a 2 1/2 fat head to match.
<< <i>Can't be too many of those left in those holders. Whatever you do, do not drop it on the floor and have the coin shoot out. >>
Love the coin.