Lot 1151
1913-S. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved PQ. Lovely green and gold toning on both sides. Somewhat soft strike on the reverse at "Five Cents." The balance is boldly struck. As with many first-year issues, the 1913-S was produced in fairly substantial numbers; in this case 2.1 million pieces were struck. While not rare in the absolute sense, it is, nevertheless a worthwhile Type 1 issue in high grades (especially when compared to the 1913-P) and a moderate condition rarity (PCGS # 3917) .
James Earle Fraser had made numerous studies of Native Americans before undertaking the task of creating an Indian head for the nickel. The obverse portrays a mature warrior facing right. His hair is braided in the style of the plains Indians with a ribbon securing the braid. Two feathers are affixed near the part of the hair, and a third one is only partly visible. The garment across his shoulder provides a foundation for the coin’s date, and Fraser’s initial letter ‘F’ appears below the date. On both the original model and the struck coin, the subject appears to be in a contemplative state with eyes half closed, in the eyes of researcher David Lange.
Estimated Value $600 - 650.
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