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{{/presale}} {{#promotion_on}}The 1913 $5 Indian Head Half Eagle was minted during a steady period in the US economy, just before major global and financial shifts occurred with the start of World War I and the founding of the Federal Reserve System later that year. Gold coins like this Half Eagle were still an active part of commerce and banking at the time. Right now, 1913 $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coins in Mint State condition are available online at Provident Metals.
Highlights:
Each 1913 $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coin available here has been graded Mint State 62. Coins at this level generally show light to moderate contact marks that are consistent with their age, including a few visible marks in main design areas and some hairlines. Despite these signs of handling, overall eye appeal remains solid. Many surviving examples from this series display soft golden coloration, often with honey or apricot tones. Although more than 900,000 coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1913, estimates suggest only about 44,000 examples exist today, with far fewer remaining in Mint State condition.
Obverse
On the obverse of the 1913 Indian Half Eagle Coin is a left-facing portrait of an indigenous figure. Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, this image marked one of the first appearances of an indigenous subject on US coinage. The design is struck incuse, meaning the portrait is recessed into the surface of the coin, creating a distinct look compared to traditional raised designs. The inscriptions include LIBERTY and 1913.
Reverse
The reverse of the 1913 $5 Half Eagle Gold Coin features the American bald eagle perched on a bundle of arrows. The eagle is shown in profile with its wings resting at its sides. An olive branch wraps around the arrows, symbolizing a balance between peace and military readiness. Like the obverse, the reverse design is struck incuse, giving the coin a unified and recognizable appearance. The inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, and FIVE DOLLARS.
History
The year 1913 falls within the Progressive Era, a time when the US economy was growing quickly due to industrial expansion and infrastructure improvements. Gold coins like the Half Eagle were commonly used for large purchases and as reserve assets for banks. While total production from the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints exceeded 1.3 million coins, many were later melted following the 1933 gold recall, greatly reducing the number of well-preserved pieces available today.
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