Help With 1913-S Half Eagle

LeeG · November 23, 2004 1:29AM

This coin looks better to me than it's stated grade of AU-55? I now nothing about these and wonder what you guys think? Sellers asking $475. I know golds hot right now. I searched Auction Sites for prices of these in this grade and came up with the highest price of $318 on 11/13. The other coins I saw weren't even close in luster and quality like this one. Thanks for the help!!!!! Lee

ziggy29 · November 23, 2004 1:30AM

55 looks about right given the wear on the eagle's wing.

jom · November 23, 2004 2:19AM

It might very well be a 55..although 58 will be as high as it can get. There is clear wear on the eagle's shoulder.

Regardless, it looks like a nice coin and if it truly has luster in the fields (can't tell from the pic) I'd buy the coin immediately...since it's a 13-S.

jom

mhammerman · November 23, 2004 2:51AM

55 looks about right, maybe dipped 'cause it's kind of bright and clean (but not a detraction and not uncommon) for a 55 but they are asking moon money for these indians right now. Very nice date but pricey considering you could get a low ms saint for the same money but the saints will never be as beautiful to me as the indians. Also note the rim damage at 9:00 and an interesting crease along 2:00 to 4:00 on both sides of the coin. Remarkably clean face, nice feet on the eagle, nice headband, good luster on his breast plate and a firm strike so, pretty nice piece all-in-all. I just paid moon money for a 1912 61 ngc half eagle but I just had to have it so enjoy your newp but be careful...these things are worse than Morgans in terms of getting addicted!

Dennis88 · November 23, 2004 2:56AM

There's way too much wear on the eagle's wing for a 58. It's a 55 or even a 53.

Dennis

Longacre · November 23, 2004 3:21AM

I sold an AU-55 for $335 in June. It might not have been as nice as yours, though (or maybe I sold it too cheaply).

Help With 1913-S Half Eagle

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