The color is often seen in a greenish-gold hue or sunny yellow-gold. The surfaces are most often seen frosty or satiny in appearance. As mentioned above, this date is popular with type collectors due to the fact that some really attractive pieces are available with great color and luster.

There were just 71 Proofs minted in 1913, all with the fine sandblast finish that was used in 1912 as well. This is among the rarest Proofs of this design and it is likely that no more than 20-25 pieces exist. These are typically seen in the PR64 to PR66 range.

The 1913 Indian Head Eagle is a scarcer issue than the 1910, 1911 and 1912 but it is more available than the 1914 and the 1915. It is common in circulated grades and easy to locate in MS63 and even MS64. It is scarce and under appreciated in MS65 and it is quite rare in MS66.

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